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How to Check Index 2 in Maharashtra — Complete Guide 2026

Index 2 Maharashtra, also called Suchi Kramank 2, is the one-page registration summary the Sub-Registrar issues after every property document is recorded. It captures sales, mortgages, gifts, and GPAs in one trail. This guide covers how to download it free, what to verify, and where buyers get tricked.

Quick Reference

Also calledIndex-II, Suchi Kramank 2, Registration Summary

Issued bySub-Registrar Office, IGR Maharashtra

Valid forLifetime, per registered transaction

CostFree online; ₹25 court fee + ₹5 per page offline

Time takenInstant online; 7 days at SRO post-2002, 15 days pre-2002

Online portaligrmaharashtra.gov.in

What is Index 2 in Maharashtra?

Definition

Index 2 is a government-certified extract issued by the Sub-Registrar Office under the Department of Registration and Stamps after a property document is registered. It draws its authority from Section 55 of the Registration Act 1908 and is maintained village-wise by jurisdiction.

The original document, your sale deed for instance, sits in the SRO's volumes. Index 2 is the registration summary printed on top: who registered what, when, against which property. Maharashtra runs four indices in parallel. Index 1 is by party name, Index 2 by property location, Index 3 for wills, Index 4 for movables. For land buyers only Index 2 matters because it follows the land, not the person.

Every registered transaction on a plot generates its own Index 2 entry. Sale, mortgage, gift, lease above 12 months, partition, release, GPA. Pull all Index 2 records on a single survey number and you have the complete charge history of that property in one stack. Banks accept it for loan processing. Courts accept it as proof of registration.

State-specific note: Index 2 is unique to Maharashtra in the form it takes. It captures every registered charge on a plot, which is more comprehensive than what a standard encumbrance certificate carries. Treat it as the first document in any due diligence file.

How to Get Index Ii in Maharashtra

The IGR Maharashtra eSearch portal lets you download Index 2 free. Keep the document number and registration year ready. If those are missing, the survey or CTS number works too.

Online method (recommended)

Open the IGR eSearch portal Go to [igrmaharashtra

gov.in](http://igrmaharashtra.gov.in) or directly to [freesearchigrservice.maharashtra.gov.in](http://freesearchigrservice.maharashtra.gov.in) . No login required for free search.

Pick your region Choose Mumbai, Mumbai Suburban, or Rest of Maharashtra

Mumbai districts have records from 1985 onwards. Other districts are digitised from 2002.

Get the SRO name right. PCMC owners often pick Pune City SRO by mistake and find nothing.

Run a document number search Pick "Document Number" tab

Select Regular or E-Registration, the district, SRO, year, and enter the document number. If you have only the survey or CTS number, use property search instead. Solve the captcha.

Download the Index 2 PDF Click the Index column on the result row

The PDF opens. Save it. From 2025 onwards every download carries a QR code that you can re-verify on the portal. ###

The download is free. The downloaded copy is for information, not a certified copy. For court use, pull a certified copy from the SRO.

Offline method (Sub-Registrar Office)

Visit the SRO with jurisdiction Go to the Sub-Registrar Office where the original document was registered

From May 2025, citizens can request records at any SRO within the same district under "One District One Registration".

File the application Write a request mentioning the document serial number, for example BRL1/12345/2015, and registration year

Affix a ₹5 court fee stamp on the application.

Pay the fee

Pay ₹20 stamp duty under Article 26 of Schedule I of the Maharashtra Stamp Act, plus ₹5 copying fee per page in cash at the counter

Collect the certified copy For documents registered after 2002, delivery is within 7 days of payment

For pre-2002 records, allow 15 days.

A certified Index 2 from the SRO carries evidentiary value in court. The portal printout does not.

What Does Index 2 Contain in Maharashtra?

Each Index 2 page lists fields that mirror the registered deed. Every field must match.

Field	What it means	What to check
Document number and date	The unique registration ID and date	Cross-check against the seller's deed cover page
Type of document	Sale, mortgage, gift, lease, partition	Must match what the seller claims
Names of parties	Buyer and seller, or mortgagor and mortgagee	Spelling, father's name, address
Property description	Survey number, CTS number, plot, area, boundaries	Tally with the 7/12 extract or property card
Consideration value	Price recorded for stamp duty	Should equal or exceed the ready reckoner rate
Stamp duty paid	Amount with GRN reference	Verify GRN on the GRAS portal
Sub-Registrar Office	Office that registered the document	Must have jurisdiction over the property

Good sign: A clean Index 2 prints in Marathi, carries the SRO seal, the document number with serial format, full party names, a matching survey number, and a 2025-onwards QR code.

Common Issues With Index 2 in Maharashtra

Each Index 2 page lists fields that mirror the registered deed. Every field must match.

Pre-2002 records not online

For documents registered before 2002 outside Mumbai, the portal returns "document not available". The record exists on paper at the SRO.

Fix: File an offline application at the original SRO with the document serial number.

Flat or plot number missing

Older Index 2 entries sometimes leave the flat or plot number blank, or merge units. Banks reject the loan file when this happens.

Fix: Execute a registered Deed of Rectification at the same SRO. Pay fresh stamp duty on the corrected entry.

Mortgage entries hidden by seller

A seller shows you only the sale deed Index 2 and conceals mortgage entries on the same survey number. The plot is encumbered.

Fix: Run a property-based Index 2 search on the survey or CTS number, not on the document number. Every charge surfaces.

Forged Index 2 printout

A printed Index 2 with no QR code, no SRO seal, and party names that do not exist in the live database. The seller relies on you not running an independent search.

Fix: Download the Index 2 yourself from [freesearchigrservice.maharashtra.gov.in](http://freesearchigrservice.maharashtra.gov.in) the day before you pay any token.

Search returns no result by survey number

The portal shows no Index 2 even for a registered property. Survey or CTS number entered does not match the SRO record.

Fix: Try the document number search route instead. Failing that, write to <[email protected]> or visit the SRO.

Marathi-only output confusing buyers

All Index 2 records print in Marathi script. Non-Marathi buyers misread names, areas, or boundaries.

Fix: Get a sworn translator or a local property lawyer to read the entry before you sign anything.

Why Index 2 Matters for Land Buyers in Maharashtra

Skipping Index 2 is how most title fraud in Maharashtra succeeds.

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Proof of registration Index 2 is the government's signature that a sale deed or charge has been entered into the public registry

Without an Index 2 entry, the underlying document has no legal effect under Section 17 of the Registration Act.

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Hidden charges Mortgage, lis pendens, GPA, second sale, all of it shows up

Property due diligence done without an Index 2 search by survey number misses the charges that come back to bite the buyer.

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Bank loan requirement Every Maharashtra bank demands the latest Index 2 in the home loan file alongside the sale deed and 7/12 extract

Refusal of Index 2 by the seller usually means the deed was never registered.

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Maharashtra-specific: more than an encumbrance certificate Other states rely on the EC alone

Maharashtra runs Index 2 in parallel and it captures fields the EC does not. Pull both. The two together close the gap on hidden transactions.

Red flag: A seller who hands over a printed Index 2 but blocks you from running a fresh search on the official portal, or refuses to share the survey number, is hiding a recent charge. Walk away.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Index 2 in Maharashtra and why does it matter for buyers?

Index 2 Maharashtra is the registration summary issued by the Sub-Registrar after every registered property document. It proves the deed is on the public record and surfaces every charge on the plot, which makes it the first document in any due diligence file.

Is Index 2 the same as a sale deed?

No. The sale deed transfers ownership and runs many pages. Index 2 is a one-page summary of that registration, capturing parties, property, value, and stamp duty. You need both: the deed for rights, the Index 2 for proof of registration.

How can I download Index 2 online for free in Maharashtra?

Visit [igrmaharashtra.gov.in](http://igrmaharashtra.gov.in) , click eSearch Free Service, pick your region, enter document number or survey number with year and SRO, solve the captcha, and download the PDF. The download is free. Certified copies require a visit to the SRO.

Can I get Index 2 for a property registered before 2002?

Online records start from 2002 for most districts and 1985 for Mumbai City and Suburban. For older registrations elsewhere, file an offline application at the original SRO with the document serial number and ₹5 court fee stamp.

Is Index 2 alone enough proof of property ownership?

No. Index 2 confirms registration only. Ownership needs the registered sale deed, mutation entry, latest 7/12 or property card, and tax receipts. Read Index 2 alongside the encumbrance certificate Maharashtra issues to close every gap.

How do I get a certified copy of Index 2?

Visit the SRO where the document was registered. File an application with the document serial number, affix a ₹5 court fee stamp, pay ₹20 stamp duty plus ₹5 per page. Delivery in 7 days for post-2002 records, 15 days for older ones.

What if my flat number or plot number is missing in Index 2?

That entry will not pass a bank loan check. Execute a registered Deed of Rectification at the same SRO, paying fresh stamp duty and registration fees. Both parties to the original deed must appear with two witnesses.

How is Index 2 different from an encumbrance certificate Maharashtra issues?

An EC lists registered transactions in a date range. Index 2 is the per-document summary of each one. The EC tells you something happened. Index 2 tells you exactly what, with whom, and for how much.