Checking land records in Balochistan works differently from the other provinces. Punjab, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have public land record websites or apps. The land records in Balochistan are only partly computerised, and there is no public online search. This guide explains how to get a fard, which districts are covered, and how to protect yourself as a buyer.
Is There an Online Land Record Search in Balochistan?
No. A review of the Board of Revenue Balochistan portal on 1 October 2026 found a property registry procedure, a tax calculator, a complaint form, and a link to the e-stamping site. It did not find a land search where you can type a khasra number and see the owner.
Therefore, be careful with anyone who offers you an “online fard” for Balochistan. The province does not publish one. Get the record in person from the proper office.
How to Get a Fard in Balochistan
A fard is the official extract from the land record. It shows who owns a piece of land, its size and location, and any charge on it. You get a computerised fard at an Arazi Record Centre. The Board of Revenue lists these five steps:
- NADRA verification: Staff check your CNIC against NADRA records.
- Find the land and owner: Staff locate the plot and the rights holder in the computerised record.
- Get the fee challan: The centre issues a challan.
- Pay the fee: The Board of Revenue states the fee as Rs500.
- Collect the fard: The page says this takes one day.
Bring your CNIC and as many land details as you have. Useful details include the khasra, khewat, or khatuni number, the mauza (revenue village) name, and the owner’s name as recorded. A wrong mauza name can send the search to the wrong village, so confirm it with the seller first.
Which Districts Have Computerised Records?
Only some districts are computerised so far. The Balochistan Land Records Management Information System (BLRMIS) is being rolled out in phases.
| Stage | Districts | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Quetta, Gwadar, Jaffarabad, Pishin | Approved in 2017 |
| Phase 1 widened | Hub, Kech (Turbat tehsil only), Usta Muhammad, Khanozai, Ormara | Added in June 2023 |
| Phase 2 | Khuzdar, Lasbela, Sibi, Sohbatpur, Loralai, Mastung, Kharan | Approved in July 2024 |
| All other districts | Record kept by the patwari | No computerisation listed yet |
Approval is not the same as a working counter. The Board of Revenue page does not say whether the Phase 2 districts already issue computerised fards. So call before you travel. In districts that are not computerised, the patwari, the local revenue official, keeps the record by hand, and you get a copy from the tehsil office.
How to Check Land Before You Buy in Balochistan
Because there is no online search, a buyer must do more checking on the ground. Follow these steps:
- Ask the seller for the khasra, mauza, and owner details.
- Get a fresh fard in your own hands from the Arazi Record Centre or revenue office.
- Match the owner’s name and CNIC with the seller.
- Check the area and the boundaries against what you were shown.
- Look for any charge, mortgage, or dispute noted in the record.
- Visit the plot and speak with neighbours.
- Use a property lawyer for any large purchase.
A fard alone does not guarantee a clean title. It shows what the record says, not who actually holds the land.
How a Land Sale Is Registered
The Board of Revenue describes four stages for registering a sale:
- Get the fard.
- Pay the taxes by challan at the designated bank.
- Hire a deed writer to prepare the deed.
- Register the deed with the Sub Registrar.
After the Sub Registrar approves the deed, the registry is scanned and sent online to the Arazi Record Centre. The mutation, which is the change of the owner’s name in the land record, then follows. Ask for a new fard after the mutation is done. That is the step that protects a buyer.
The official sources list different tax rates for a sale, so ask the Sub Registrar for the current rate in writing before you pay any challan. Stamp duty is paid through an e-stamp paper.
What to Do If the Fard Is Refused or Delayed
The Board of Revenue portal has an online complaint form that sends a code to your phone and email. You can then check the status by complaint number, phone number, or CNIC. The Board of Revenue lists its helpline as 081 111 11 22 33. The Balochistan Land Records Authority is based at 2 km DHA Housing Society, Quetta, and lists the number 081 9202667.
Keep the challan, the date, and the name of the official you spoke to.
Cadastral Maps
If you need a cadastral map, apply in writing to the revenue office. The Board of Revenue lists a fee of Rs50 per land parcel and a time of seven days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I check Balochistan land records online?
No. The Board of Revenue portal does not have a public land search. You get a fard in person.
What is the fee for a fard in Balochistan?
The Board of Revenue lists Rs500 and says it takes one day.
Which districts have computerised land records?
Quetta, Gwadar, Jaffarabad, Pishin, and several more districts. Others are still kept manually by the patwari.
Where do I get a fard?
Visit the Arazi Record Centre for your district with your CNIC and the land details.
What is a mutation?
It is the change of the owner’s name in the land record after a sale or inheritance.
Conclusion
To check land records in Balochistan, visit an Arazi Record Centre with your CNIC, pay the Rs500 fee, and collect a fresh fard. Since there is no public online search, buyers must verify the record and the land on the ground. Rules and fees can change, so confirm them with the Board of Revenue. For more guides on property and public services, keep reading Pakistan Post. You can also visit the Board of Revenue Balochistan website for official details.
