Buying or inheriting land in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)? Start by checking the record. The province has moved many land records in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa into a digital system, but it works differently from Punjab and Sindh. You cannot simply type a plot number and browse. This guide explains the three ways to get your record, the steps, and the limits.
How KP Land Records Are Kept
The Board of Revenue runs the Land Record Management Information System (LRMIS). The official portal is kplr.gkp.pk. Citizens can reach the records through three routes:
- The eFard portal at efard.kplr.gkp.pk.
- NADRA e-Sahulat franchises, which print a fard.
- Service Delivery Centres (SDCs), the computerised land record counters.
A fard is an extract of the ownership record for your land. A mutation (intiqal) is the entry that records a change of owner. A mouza is the revenue village your land belongs to, and a khasra is the plot number.
Three Ways to Check Land Records in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
| Route | What You Get | Main Limit |
|---|---|---|
| eFard portal | Digital fard as a PDF | Searches records linked to your own name and CNIC |
| NADRA e-Sahulat centre | Printed fard after a thumbprint | Read-only; no mutation or correction |
| Service Delivery Centre | Certified fard and mutation services | Needs an appointment; not in every district |
Is There a Public Search in KP?
Several guides online describe a public search by CNIC or khasra number. However, a review in September 2026 found that the “Find Land Records” link on kplr.gkp.pk leads to an official login page, not an open search. As a result, the system mainly finds records linked to your own CNIC. This protects owners, but it also means a buyer cannot check someone else’s land from home.
How to Get an eFard Online
- Open efard.kplr.gkp.pk and create an account with your name, father’s name, CNIC, mobile number, and email.
- Generate a biometric tracking ID from your dashboard.
- Take that ID to a NADRA e-Sahulat centre and give your thumbprint once.
- Log in again and check that your biometric status has updated.
- Start a new eFard application. The system searches by your name, father’s name, and CNIC.
- Select the correct ownership record.
- Generate a PSID and pay through a bank app, ATM, internet banking, Easypaisa, JazzCash, or UPaisa.
- Download the fard PDF after the payment is confirmed.
Your name, father’s name, and CNIC must match the land record exactly. A spelling difference is the most common reason a search returns nothing. Reports also say new fards carry a QR code that can be checked against the central record.
Getting a Printed Fard at NADRA e-Sahulat
A March 2026 SOP from the Revenue Department allows printed fards at NADRA e-Sahulat franchises. You bring your original CNIC and property details, give your thumbprint, and pay by a cashless method. The property details include the district, tehsil, mouza, khasra, holding, and owner name. An old fard helps because it lists most of these.
The SOP sets clear limits:
- For a sale or transfer, a fard is issued only to owners whose CNIC is updated in the land rights register.
- Many older records have no CNIC link in the system.
- No mutation, correction, or change can be made at an e-Sahulat franchise.
- Every printed fard states that it does not give title or certify ownership.
- If a franchise fard and the SDC record differ, the SDC record prevails.
Using a Service Delivery Centre
For a mutation, or when the online route fails, go to an SDC. Book a slot on kplr.gkp.pk by choosing Fard or Mutation, then your district, centre, and date. The portal lists 50 SDCs across 18 districts, including Peshawar, Mardan, Swat, Abbottabad, Kohat, Bannu, and Dera Ismail Khan.
Some districts, such as Haripur, Chitral, Dir, and the merged tribal districts, did not appear on that list. In those areas, the patwari and tehsil office may still be the main route. Call the helpline at 091-9219242 before you travel.
Payments Are Cashless
A Board of Revenue notification from October 2025 bans manual payment of the fard fee, mutation fee, and e-stamp. If a counter asks for cash, that is outside the rule. The fard fee is not published on the main pages, so check the amount shown at the payment step.
How to Check Land Before You Buy in KP
A buyer should not rely on a seller’s paper alone. Follow these steps:
- Ask the seller for a fresh fard, not an old copy.
- Confirm it at the SDC or through the QR code.
- Match the khasra, share, and owner CNIC.
- Ask for the last mutation and check for any pending entry.
- Check for court stays or disputes.
- Visit the land and speak to neighbours, because the record does not show who is actually in possession.
- Use a property lawyer for any large purchase.
Remember that a fard alone never proves a clean title.
E-Registry in KP
The Board of Revenue says e-registry now operates in 11 districts. These include Peshawar, Bannu, Kohat, Dera Ismail Khan, Abbottabad, Swat, Mardan, Lakki Marwat, Tank, Nowshera, and Charsadda. Registry certificates issued this way carry a QR code for online checking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official website for KP land records?
The official portal is kplr.gkp.pk, and the eFard portal is efard.kplr.gkp.pk.
Can I check someone else’s land online?
Not easily. The eFard system searches records linked to your own CNIC. Buyers should ask the seller for a fresh fard and verify it at the SDC.
Can I get a mutation at NADRA e-Sahulat?
No. E-Sahulat access is read-only. Mutations go through a Service Delivery Centre.
Does a fard prove ownership?
No. A printed fard states that it does not give title. It is an extract of the record.
What is the SDC helpline?
The portal lists 091-9219242.
Conclusion
To check land records in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, use the eFard portal, a NADRA e-Sahulat centre, or a Service Delivery Centre, depending on what you need. Keep in mind that the record is mainly linked to the owner’s CNIC, so buyers must verify the land carefully. Rules and fees can change, so confirm them on the official portal. For more guides on property and public services, keep reading Pakistan Post. You can also visit the official KP land records portal.
