How to Check E-Khata Online: A Complete Verification Guide

Learn how to check e-Khata online in Bengaluru, what details to verify, how to confirm authenticity, and what to do if your e-Khata is not yet visible. 

Quick Summary (TL; DR)

• E-Khata is the digital property ownership certificate issued by GBA/BBMP through E-Aasthi  the legal digital replacement for the physical Khata certificate

• Check e-Khata online at eaasthi.karnataka.gov.in using SAS ID, PID/EPID number, owner name + ward, or property address

• Always verify: owner name matches the sale deed, property address is correct, ward is right, Khata type is A (not B), and QR code scans to the government portal

• A Final e-Khata with a valid QR code is accepted by banks, SRO, and BBMP for all official purposes. A Draft e-Khata may be rejected

• From July 1, 2025, a valid e-Khata is mandatory for building plan approvals in Bengaluru

What Is E-Khata and Why Must You Check It?

The Document That Now Governs Property Compliance in Bengaluru

E-Khata is the digital version of the BBMP/GBA Khata certificate, the official municipal record that establishes your property in Bengaluru's civic database. It confirms that BBMP/GBA recognises you as the owner and that property tax is assessed in your name.

The physical Khata certificate, a paper document, has been replaced by the e-Khata issued through the E-Aasthi portal. From July 1, 2025, BBMP requires a valid e-Khata for all online building plan approvals, linking property records directly to construction permissions.

You bought a flat in Bengaluru three years ago. The sale deed is registered. The property tax is paid.

But is your e-Khata online and correct?

Or you are about to buy a property, and the seller says the e-Khata is already done. How do you verify that independently, without trusting the seller's screenshot?

Or you applied for e-Khata months ago and want to know if it has been issued yet.

Checking your e-Khata online is not complicated. But knowing what to check and what the details mean is what separates a proper verification from a false sense of security.

Why checking your e-Khata online matters:

• A missing or incorrect e-Khata delays home loan processing

• Banks verify the e-Khata before disbursing property loans

• Building plan approvals require a valid e-Khata from July 2025

• An e-Khata in the wrong name means a property sale cannot proceed cleanly

• B-Khata, showing instead of A-Khata reduces property value and loan eligibility

Three situations where you need to check:

1. You own property, verify your e-Khata is correctly issued in your name

2. You are buying property, verify the seller's e-Khata independently before paying the advance

3. You applied for the e-Khata. Check if it has been issued yet (Draft or Final)

When Should You Check Your E-Khata Online?

The Specific Situations That Require a Verification

How to Check If Your E-Khata Is Already Visible Online

The First Check: Does It Exist at All?

Before verifying the details of your e-Khata, the first question is: is it even there?

Many property owners assume their e-Khata was automatically generated when they paid property tax or registered their deed. It was not necessarily.

Quick first check:

Step 1: Go to eaasthi.karnataka.gov.in

Step 2: Navigate to the citizen/public search option (no login needed for this check).

Step 3: Enter your SAS ID if you have it. This is the fastest check.

Step 4: If results appear, your property is mapped. If no results, your property may not yet be in the system.

What the results tell you immediately:

How to Check E-Khata on the E-Aasthi Portal  Full Step-by-Step

The Primary Method (eaasthi.karnataka.gov.in)

Step 1: Go to the E-Aasthi portal

Open eaasthi.karnataka.gov.in in Chrome or Firefox. The portal is also accessible at landrecords.karnataka.gov.in/eaasthi.

Step 2: Log in with your mobile number

Click Login. Enter the mobile number registered with BBMP/GBA. Click Send OTP. Enter the 6-digit OTP received on your phone within 5 minutes.

For a quick visibility check, some search features work without login. For downloading or verifying your own e-Khata login is required.

Step 3: Select your GBA Corporation

After logging in, select the GBA corporation under which your property falls. This is mandatory  all searches are filtered by corporation.

Step 4: Choose your search method

Four search methods are available. Choose the one for which you have the required information.

Step 5A: If searching by SAS ID

Enter your 10-digit SAS Application Number from any property tax receipt. Click Search.

Step 5B: If searching by PID/EPID

Enter the Property Identification Number from your old Khata certificate or any BBMP correspondence.

Step 5C: If searching by Owner Name

Enter the owner's name exactly as it appears in BBMP records. Select the ward number from the dropdown. Click Search.

Step 5D: If searching by Address

Select the GBA zone, then ward. Enter the street name (use official full name  "100 Feet Road" not "100ft road"). Enter the door or plot number. For flats, enter building/complex name.

Step 6: View the search results

Click on your property from the results list. The property card appears.

Step 7: Open the e-Khata certificate

Click View e-Khata or Download e-Khata.

The e-Khata PDF opens. This is the document you need to verify.

How to Check E-Khata on the BBMP Tax Portal

The Secondary Method (bbmptax.karnataka.gov.in)

If you cannot find your property on E-Aasthi, or if you need to first find your SAS ID before searching on E-Aasthi  use the BBMP Tax portal.

Step 1: Go to bbmptax.karnataka.gov.in

Step 2: Click on "Property Search" or "Citizen Services"

Step 3: Enter your property details

You can search by:

• SAS Application Number (if known)

• PID number

• Owner name + ward number

• Property address

Step 4: View property tax and SAS details

The result shows your SAS ID, property tax details, and payment history. Note the SAS ID  use it to then search on E-Aasthi for the e-Khata.

Step 5: Use the SAS ID on E-Aasthi

With the SAS ID retrieved, go back to eaasthi.karnataka.gov.in and search by SAS ID (Method 1 above).

What Details Must You Verify in Your E-Khata?

The 10-Point Verification Checklist

Finding the e-Khata is not enough. What it says must be verified field by field against your official documents.

Detail 1: Owner Name

If the owner's name is wrong: Apply for name correction at E-Aasthi with a copy of the sale deed and Aadhaar card.

Detail 2: Property Address

Verify:

• Door/plot/site number is correct

• Street/road name is accurately spelt

• Locality/area name matches your address

• Ward number and name are correct

• Pin code is correct

Even a minor address error can cause a mismatch with the sale deed or cause civic grievances to go to the wrong ward.

What Details Must You Verify in Your E-Khata?

The 10-Point Verification Checklist

Finding the e-Khata is not enough. What it says must be verified field by field against your official documents.

Detail 1: Owner Name

If the owner's name is wrong: Apply for name correction at E-Aasthi with a copy of the sale deed and Aadhaar card.

Detail 2: Property Address

Verify:

• Door/plot/site number is correct

• Street/road name is accurately spelt

• Locality/area name matches your address

• Ward number and name are correct

• Pin code is correct

Even a minor address error can cause a mismatch with the sale deed or cause civic grievances to go to the wrong ward.

Detail 3: Khata Type  A or B

This is critical. A-Khata properties have clear titles, tax history, and approved plans. B-Khata properties have documentation or compliance issues.

• A-Khata: Property is fully regularised with BBMP/GBA. Clear for loans, sales, and approvals.

• B-Khata: Property has documentation issues, incomplete approval, irregular layout, or agricultural land without conversion. Banks are cautious; loans are difficult.

If the e-Khata shows B-Khata when you expected A-Khata, this is a serious flag. Under the Bhoo Guarantee scheme, Under Karnataka's Bhu Guarantee scheme, eligible B-Khata properties may qualify for conversion to A-Khata at a concessional fee of 2% of the property's guidance value during the scheme period.

Detail 4: Property Type

Verify the e-Khata shows the correct property type:

• Residential

• Commercial

• Industrial

• Mixed use

A residential property showing as commercial (or vice versa) affects property tax calculation and permissible use. 

Detail 5: Built-Up Area / Site Area

Compare the built-up area and site area on the e-Khata against:

• Your registered sale deed (which states the area)

• The approved building plan

• The physical site dimensions

An incorrect area in the e-Khata affects property tax, loan eligibility (banks base loan on area × guidance value), and can cause disputes in future sales.

Detail 6: PID / EPID Number

The PID/EPID is the unique identifier for your property in the BBMP/GBA system. Note this number and keep it  it is needed for every future portal interaction, property tax payment, and service request.

Detail 7: Ward Number and Name

Verify that the ward shown on the e-Khata matches the ward on your property tax receipts and BBMP correspondence. An incorrect ward assignment means your civic services (waste collection, road maintenance, and grievances) may be routed to the wrong ward.

Detail 8: Tax Assessment Amount

The annual property tax shown on the e-Khata should be consistent with what you have been paying. A significant discrepancy may mean the e-Khata area or property type is wrong  affecting either underpayment or overpayment of property tax.

Detail 9: Aadhaar KYC Status

Check whether Aadhaar KYC has been completed for the property. Without Aadhaar KYC, the e-Khata may remain at Draft status, and certain BBMP services may be restricted.

Detail 10: e-Khata Status  Draft or Final

• Final e-Khata: Fully processed, digitally signed, and accepted for all official purposes

• Draft e-Khata: In process, may not be accepted by banks or for building approvals

If your status is still Draft, check for pending Aadhaar KYC, document submission, or Revenue Inspector approval.

How to Verify the Authenticity of an E-Khata

The QR Code Check: Anyone Can Do This

An e-Khata submitted by a seller or lender can be verified for authenticity using the QR code printed on the document.

Step 1: Locate the QR code

The QR code is printed in the bottom-right corner of every Final e-Khata.

Step 2: Scan the QR code

Open your phone's camera or a QR scanner app. Point it at the QR code. Your phone opens the E-Aasthi verification page automatically.

Step 3: Verify the details match

The government portal page that opens shows the property details as officially recorded. Compare these with the e-Khata document in front of you:

• Owner name

• PID/EPID number

• Property address

• Ward number

• Khata type (A or B)

If the QR code does not scan, opens a different page, or shows different details, the e-Khata is either fraudulent, tampered, or outdated. Do not proceed with any transaction based on it.

Step 4: Check the digital signature

Open the e-Khata PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader. Look for the digital signature panel. A genuine e-Khata will show "Signature is Valid" with the GBA's certificate authority details. A tampered or fake document will show "Signature is Invalid" or have no signature.

What Is the Difference Between Draft and Final E-Khata?

Which Status Is Accepted  and When

How to move from Draft to Final:

1. Log in to E-Aasthi with your registered mobile number

2. Navigate to your property

3. Check what is pending, typically Aadhaar KYC or document submission

4. Complete Aadhaar KYC through the portal (requires biometric or OTP-based verification)

5. Submit any pending documents requested by the Revenue Inspector

6. Follow up at the GBA helpdesk (support.bbmpgov.in/ehelpline) if it has been more than 30 days

What Should You Do If Your E-Khata Shows Errors?

Corrections  Field by Field

Documents typically required for corrections:

• Registered sale deed

• Previous Khata certificate (if available)

• Property tax receipts (last 3 years)

• Aadhaar card of the current owner

• Specific correction form (available at E-Aasthi portal)

What If Your E-Khata Is Not Visible Online at All?

When the Property Is Not Yet in the System

If your search on eaasthi.karnataka.gov.in returns no results, your property may not yet be entered into E-Aasthi. This is more common than people expect, particularly for:

• Older properties from the 1980s and 1990s, where digitisation is incomplete

• Properties in areas recently merged into GBA

• Newly constructed buildings where the OC has just been obtained

• Properties where tax was paid irregularly

What to do:

E-Khata Check and Compliance  Vault Proptech Handles It All

Checking your e-Khata online is a 10-minute task when everything is correct. When it is not an incorrect name, wrong Khata type, Draft status stuck for months, or a property not found, the follow-up can take weeks without knowing the right process.

Vault Proptech handles e-Khata verification, correction, and compliance for property owners and buyers across Bengaluru, including NRIs and out-of-station owners who cannot visit GBA ward offices.

• E-Khata status check on E-Aasthi  Draft vs Final verification

• Complete 10-point detail verification against the sale deed, building plan, and tax records

• QR code authenticity verification for properties being purchased

• Aadhaar KYC completion for e-Khata finalisation

• Name correction, address correction, area correction  application and follow-up

• Khata transfer after property purchase  from the application to the Final e-Khata

• B Khata to A Khata conversion under Bhoo Guarantee scheme (2% window until August 2026)

• Draft e-Khata escalation  follow-up at GBA ward office and helpdesk

• New e-Khata registration for properties not yet in E-Aasthi

• NRI e-Khata management completes remote verification and correction

Your e-Khata should show your name, your property, and your A-Khata status. Anything else is a problem worth fixing now. Talk to Vault Proptech about your e-Khata check and compliance.