What is this service?
A lawyer's written assessment of a property question, based on your documents.
A written legal opinion examines your documents and facts and answers a defined question - Is this title marketable? Can I buy this property? What are my remedies? Opinions on SRCHN.PROPERTY are issued by independent qualified lawyers, not by SRCHN.
Why and when you need it
- Why
- Courts, banks and counterparties take a reasoned written opinion seriously - and it tells you where you stand before you commit.
- Who needs it
- Buyers, sellers, heirs, lenders, NRIs and anyone facing a property decision or dispute.
- When
- Before a transaction, during a dispute, or when an authority or bank raises a legal question.
Required documents
- All documents relevant to the question - title, agreements, correspondence
- A short written statement of facts and the question you want answered
- Identity proof of the person seeking the opinion
Identity and supporting documents
- PAN card of each applicant or party
- Aadhaar card or another government photo identity and address proof
- Passport-size photographs
- For companies and associations: incorporation documents, board resolution and authorisation letter
Step-by-step procedure
- Define the precise question to be answered
- Organise and share the document set
- Independent lawyer reviews and asks follow-up questions
- Receive the written opinion with reasoning and next steps
Fees, stamp duty and timelines
- Government fee
- Government fees, where applicable, are paid only on the official portal or at the government office. Confirm the current amount on the official portal before payment.
- Assistance charges
- Professional assistance charges are quoted after understanding your requirement. Government fees and SRCHN service charges are always shown separately. Confirm the final quote before work begins.
- Processing time
- Processing time varies by office and case. No completion timeline is guaranteed.
Government fees and SRCHN assistance charges are always kept separate. Nothing here is an invented price - confirm current amounts on the official portal or with our team before paying.
Legal requirements
- Opinions are issued by independent qualified advocates; SRCHN does not itself practise law
Common rejection reasons
- Incomplete document set - the opinion can only cover what is shown
- The question needs facts that only an authority can confirm
Important cautions
An opinion is based on the documents and facts provided - disclose everything relevant
An opinion is advice, not a guarantee of an outcome
FAQs
Who issues the opinion?
An independent qualified property lawyer engaged for your matter. SRCHN coordinates; the lawyer opines.
Can I get an opinion on a property I have not bought yet?
Yes - that is the best time to get one.
Is the opinion valid for a bank?
Banks generally accept opinions from qualified advocates. Check your lender's panel requirements where applicable.
