The Tamil Nadu Registration Department has revised certain procedures under its presenceless deed registration system, making it easier to complete eligible property registrations without physically visiting the Sub-Registrar’s Office. Under the revised procedure, a free certificate obtained online will be sufficient for registering eligible house and land sale deeds, mortgage documents and other specified documents under the new registration system. The department has made these changes after receiving requests and feedback regarding practical difficulties faced during the implementation of the scheme. Earlier, applicants were required to obtain a certificate by paying a fee for certain presenceless registrations. The revised procedure also allows mortgage deeds submitted through the Citizens’ Gateway to be accepted for registration. In addition, ownership proof will not have to be verified for specified receipt documents related to the completion of loans. Another major change is the removal of the holiday fee for presenceless deed registration. Applicants will therefore not be required to pay an additional holiday charge when eligible documents are registered under the system. The department has also clarified that ‘Presentation Power’ documents cannot be used for presenceless registration. Under the online system, the document holder can submit and register documents through the internet from any location, and the special arrangement is therefore not permitted for such transactions. The latest changes form part of Tamil Nadu’s broader efforts to digitise property registration services and reduce the need for physical visits to registration offices. The revised procedures are expected to streamline eligible property transactions while making online registration more convenient for citizens.