Official Land Record Guide 2026

Kerala Land Records — Thandaper / BTR

Everything you need to check, download and act on your Kerala land record — direct link to the official e-Rekha government portal, local terminology, and how to convert it into a bank & court-accepted valuation.

📋 Quick Answer

To check your Kerala land record, open the official e-Rekha portal, search by District → Taluk → Village, and download your Thandaper / BTR — free, in under 2 minutes. It is maintained by the Revenue Department, Government of Kerala.

Step 1: Download from e-Rekha

Search path: District → Taluk → Village. This official service is supervised by the Revenue Department, Government of Kerala and is always free to use.

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Local Terminology in Kerala

These are the document names you'll see on the portal and at the local revenue office — all refer to your land record:

Thandaper Pattayam BTR (Basic Tax Register) FMB Pokkuvaravu (Mutation)

Step 2: Get a Certified Valuation

Your Thandaper / BTR proves ownership, but not market value. Send it to RV Yashkumar Jasani — Government Approved Registered Valuer — for a certified valuation report accepted by banks, courts, tax authorities, and embassies across India.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I check land records online in Kerala?

Visit the official e-Rekha portal at http://erekha.kerala.gov.in/, run by the Revenue Department, Government of Kerala. Search using District → Taluk → Village to view your Thandaper / BTR instantly, free of charge.

What is the Kerala land record document called?

In Kerala, the land record is locally known by names such as Thandaper, Pattayam, BTR (Basic Tax Register), FMB, Pokkuvaravu (Mutation). These serve the same legal purpose as a Record of Rights (RoR) — proof of ownership, tenancy, and crop/plot details.

Is the Kerala land record enough for a bank loan or court case?

No. The land record proves ownership, not market value. Banks, courts, and tax authorities require a certified valuation report — issued by a Government Approved Registered Valuer such as RV Yashkumar Jasani — alongside your Thandaper / BTR.

Is the e-Rekha portal free to use?

Yes. e-Rekha is an official, free digitised land record service operated by the Revenue Department, Government of Kerala for citizens of Kerala.

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