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DRA Leads Digital Homebuying: First to Adopt Tamil Nadu's Presence‑Less Property Registration
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 14 Aug 2026, 07:18 PM
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The Digital Registration Authority (DRA) has become the first agency in India to implement Tamil Nadu's presence‑less property registration system, streamlining the process for buyers and sellers.
The Digital Registration Authority (DRA) announced today that it has adopted Tamil Nadu's presence‑less property registration framework, becoming the first Indian agency to do so.
Under the new system, buyers and sellers can complete all documentation, including e‑signatures and electronic KYC, without physically appearing at the registration office. The process is managed through a secure online portal that verifies identities and authenticates documents in real time.
Experts say the move will cut transaction times from weeks to days, reduce paperwork costs, and lower the risk of fraud. The system also promises greater transparency, as all steps are recorded and accessible to both parties.
DRA officials plan to roll out the model to other states in the coming months, aiming to standardise digital property registration across India.
Under the new system, buyers and sellers can complete all documentation, including e‑signatures and electronic KYC, without physically appearing at the registration office. The process is managed through a secure online portal that verifies identities and authenticates documents in real time.
Experts say the move will cut transaction times from weeks to days, reduce paperwork costs, and lower the risk of fraud. The system also promises greater transparency, as all steps are recorded and accessible to both parties.
DRA officials plan to roll out the model to other states in the coming months, aiming to standardise digital property registration across India.