E-Khata in Karnataka (ಇ-ಖಾತಾ)
Digitally Signed Urban Property Register
Digitally signed Khata — required for property registration, loans, and building plan approvals.
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In Kannada: ಇ-ಖಾತಾ·Also known as: e-Khata Karnataka · A-Khata · B-Khata · khata certificate online · e-Khata Application · e-Khata Documents Required
How we know this: we retrieve the E-Khata from E-Aasthi for clients every working day, so the steps, failure modes and workarounds below are what the portal actually does — not a summary of its documentation.
Shubham Tiwadi is a partner at Anashwar Property Solutions in Vijayapura. His team operates the retrieval systems that pull Karnataka land records directly from the Bhoomi, Kaveri Online and e-Aasthi portals, and handles title verification for buyers across Vijayapura district.
What is the E-Khata?
The official digitally signed Khata certificate for urban properties, issued through the E-Aasthi system. It replaces the traditional handwritten Khata.
Why you need this
The E-Khata is mandatory for: property registration at the Sub-Registrar's office; building plan approval; utility connections; and home loan applications.
What the E-Khata contains
- Property owner name and assessment details
- Plot and built-up area measurements
- Property use classification (residential / commercial)
- Ward and ULB details
- Authorised officer's digital signature and QR code
Step by step
How to get the E-Khata online
- 1
Confirm the property has an E-Aasthi record and that the details on it are correct.
- 2
Apply for the E-Khata through the ULB's E-Aasthi service against the property identifier.
- 3
Pay the prescribed municipal fee.
- 4
The ULB verifies the record and issues the digitally signed certificate.
- 5
Download the signed PDF and verify the QR code resolves on the municipal portal.
The official portal is e-Aasthi eaasthi.karnataka.gov.in (Directorate of Municipal Administration). We fetch from it on your behalf — you never need to register there.
Anashwar Docs runs this sequence for you against the government portal and returns the PDF in 46 minutes. Request it on WhatsApp.
What goes wrong
Common E-Khata mistakes
A-Khata and B-Khata are not interchangeable. B-Khata property cannot be used for a home loan or a building plan approval, and converting it is a separate process.
E-Khata is only issued if the underlying E-Aasthi record is clean. Errors in owner name or extent must be corrected first, which takes far longer than the certificate itself.
Unauthorised construction beyond the sanctioned plan blocks issuance outright.
Pending property tax stops the application. Clear the demand before applying.
The certificate reflects the register at the moment of issue. If a mutation is in progress, wait for it to complete or the certificate will name the wrong owner.
Fix errors fast
E-Khata troubleshooting guide
| Symptom on E-Aasthi | How to fix it |
|---|---|
| Application rejected | Almost always the underlying E-Aasthi record, not the form. Check tax arrears, unauthorised construction, name mismatch and pending mutations. |
| Property is B-Khata | An A-Khata certificate is not available. The route runs through regularisation, and whether one exists depends on why it is B-Khata. |
| Certificate names the wrong owner | A mutation was in progress when it was issued. Wait for the transfer to complete and reapply. |
| QR code does not validate | Share the original signed PDF. Printing and rescanning breaks the signature. |
| Bank wants A-Khata and you have B | Mainstream lenders generally decline B-Khata. Confirm the position with the ULB for that specific property before assuming a scheme will fix it. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between A-Khata and B-Khata?
A-Khata is the register for fully approved property; B-Khata is the BBMP's separate register for unapproved or irregular property and does not make it legal. The full comparison, including bank lending and regularisation, is in our A-Khata vs B-Khata guide.
What documents are required for e-Khata?
The registered sale deed, the latest property-tax-paid receipt, an Encumbrance Certificate for the property, the previous owner's khata (or the allotment letter for a new site), a sanctioned building plan where one exists, and the applicant's ID and address proof. The ULB may also ask for the NA conversion order for converted land.
How do I apply for e-Khata online?
Log in to the e-Aasthi portal for the Urban Local Body that assesses the property, search the property by PID or owner name, upload the documents above and pay the fee. The ULB verifies the record against the sale deed and tax ledger and issues the digitally signed e-Khata to the portal login. Anashwar Docs files and tracks the application for you.
Is E-Khata mandatory for property registration in Karnataka?
For urban property within a ULB, yes. The Sub-Registrar requires the E-Khata to register a transfer, and lenders require it for a home loan.
Why was my E-Khata application rejected?
The usual causes are outstanding property tax, unauthorised construction beyond the sanctioned plan, a mismatch between the E-Aasthi record and the sale deed, or a mutation already in progress on the property.
What is an e-Khata and who issues it?
The e-Khata is the digitally signed khata certificate for urban property in Karnataka, issued by the Urban Local Body from its e-Aasthi register — BBMP for Bengaluru, and the city corporation, CMC, TMC or town panchayat elsewhere. It confirms the property is entered in the municipal register in the owner's name.
How long does it take to get an e-Khata?
When the e-Aasthi record, tax payments and sale deed all agree, issuance is typically a few working days through the online portal. Discrepancies route the file to a manual verification queue at the ULB and can take several weeks.
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