For Tamil Nadu land records, current to 2026. Process is summarised from the official Survey & Land Records portal — confirm on eservices.tn.gov.in. Educational information, not legal advice.
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| Patta, Chitta, A-Register and FMB — four different records, one free portal. |
If you own, are buying, or are inheriting land anywhere in Tamil Nadu, four records decide whether the deal is clean: the Patta, the Chitta, the A-Register and the FMB sketch. The good news is you no longer need to queue at a taluk office or pay a middleman for any of them — all four are online and free. Here's what each one means and exactly how to pull it.
- All four records are free on eservices.tn.gov.in — no agent needed.
- Patta = ownership; Chitta = land type/extent; A-Register = full detail; FMB = boundary sketch.
- Search by patta number or survey number after picking district, taluk, village; verify with a mobile OTP.
- Before buying land, match the name, extent and boundaries across all records and check the EC on TNREGINET.
What are Patta, Chitta, A-Register and FMB?
| Record | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Patta | The ownership record — who legally holds the land, with the survey number and extent. |
| Chitta | The revenue record — the land's classification and extent (wet/"nanjai" or dry/"punjai"). |
| A-Register | The most detailed extract — classification, ownership history and survey particulars of the parcel. |
| FMB sketch | The Field Measurement Book diagram — the official shape and boundary measurements of a rural survey number (free). |
How do I check Patta Chitta online? (step by step)
The whole thing takes about two minutes:
- Go to the official portal eservices.tn.gov.in (Survey & Land Records).
- Open "View Patta & FMB / Chitta / TSLR Extract" and choose Rural or Natham (town/urban) land.
- Select your District → Taluk → Village from the dropdowns.
- Search by Patta number or Survey number, pick the land type, and enter your mobile number to get an OTP.
- Enter the OTP and submit. The record opens; download or print the verified copy. The FMB sketch downloads free.
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| On eservices.tn.gov.in, open "View Patta & FMB / Chitta / TSLR Extract" and pick Rural or Natham. |
Patta vs Chitta vs A-Register — which do you need?
For a quick ownership check, the Patta is enough. To know the land's nature and extent, pull the Chitta. For anything serious — buying, a loan, a dispute — get the A-Register too, because it carries the fullest history. And always view the FMB sketch to confirm the physical boundaries match what's on paper.
How to verify a patta before buying land
This is where the records earn their keep. Before you pay for any TN land:
- Pull the Patta, Chitta and A-Register for the survey number on eservices.tn.gov.in.
- Confirm the seller's name exactly matches the patta holder.
- Check the extent on the records matches the FMB sketch and the sale document.
- Pull the Encumbrance Certificate (EC) on TNREGINET to spot any loan, mortgage or dispute on the land.
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| Verify by pulling each record for the survey number and matching the name and extent. |
A mismatch in any of these is a red flag worth pausing the deal for.
Common issues (and what they mean)
- Name doesn't match — the patta wasn't transferred after the last sale or death. The seller must complete a patta transfer (mutation) first.
- Sub-division pending — when one survey number is split among buyers, each share needs its own patta; an un-subdivided patta can't be cleanly sold in parts.
- Extent mismatch — the area on the patta differs from the FMB or the sale deed; get it reconciled before paying.
Related Tamil Nadu tools
Sizing or buying the plot? Convert the area with our TN land unit converter, estimate registration with the TN stamp duty calculator, work out the municipal demand with the Chennai property tax calculator, and after possession, shift the power connection with our TNEB name transfer guide.
Frequently asked questions
How can I check Patta Chitta online in Tamil Nadu?
On eservices.tn.gov.in: choose View Patta / Chitta (Rural or Natham), select district, taluk and village, enter the patta or survey number, verify a mobile OTP, and download. It's free.
What's the difference between Patta and Chitta?
Patta shows ownership (who holds the land); Chitta shows the land's type and extent (wet or dry). One is "who owns it," the other "what kind of land it is."
Is downloading Patta Chitta free?
Yes — viewing and downloading Patta, Chitta, A-Register and the FMB sketch on the official portal is free. No agent fee is needed.
What is an A-Register extract?
The most detailed land record — classification, ownership history and survey particulars — often required during a property purchase.
What is an FMB sketch?
The official boundary diagram of a rural survey number, free to download on eservices.tn.gov.in.
How do I verify a patta before buying?
Pull Patta, Chitta and A-Register for the survey number, match the name and extent against the FMB and sale deed, and check the EC on TNREGINET.
The bottom line
Tamil Nadu put every key land record online and free, so there's no reason to rely on an agent or an outdated paper. Spend two minutes on eservices.tn.gov.in, pull all four records for the survey number, and cross-check the name, extent and boundaries before any money changes hands. For TN land, the records are your protection — use them.
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Disclaimer: Educational and informational only, not legal advice. The Tamil Nadu land-records process and portal can change. Always use and verify on the official portal eservices.tn.gov.in, and consult a lawyer for any property transaction or dispute.