Who can execute a Release Deed?

Any co-owner of a property can execute a Release Deed in favour of another co-owner, including family members, partners, or joint owners.

What documents are required for a Release Deed?

Aadhaar, PAN card, link documents, property tax receipt, photographs, and two witnesses are required for AP and Telangana.

Hakku Vidudala Patram (Release Deed): Step-by-Step Process in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

Nov 22, 2025

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When a co-owner decides to give up their share in a property, the legal document used in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana is the Release Deed, known in Telugu as “Hakku Vidudala Patram.”
This document is essential for smooth title transfer among co-owners and is commonly used in family settlements, inheritance cases, and shared property transfers.

A Release Deed ensures the process is legally valid by including a drafted deed, paying the release deed stamp duty, and registering it at the Sub-Registrar Office.

What Is a Release Deed?

A Release Deed (or Relinquishment Deed) is a legal document where one co-owner (releasor) gives up their share in a property to another co-owner (releasee).
It is widely used in:

Family property settlements
Inheritance distribution among legal heirs
Transfers between siblings
Business partners owning property jointly

Unlike a Gift Deed or Sale Deed, a Release Deed can only be executed between existing co-owners.

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Who Can Execute a Release (Relinquishment) Deed?

A Release Deed can be executed between any co-owners, whether or not they are related.

Allowed Situations

Between brothers or sisters
Between parents and children
Among legal heirs
Between joint property partners
Between friends who co-own a property
Between business partners holding joint ownership

Key Condition:
Both parties must already own a legal share in the property.

Note:
If the releasee is not a co-owner, you cannot use a Release Deed. You must use a Gift Deed or Sale Deed instead.

When Is a Release Deed Not Allowed?

You cannot use a Release Deed:

In favour of someone who is not a co-owner
To transfer property rights to a third party
When the releasor does not have a valid share
To give away property without ownership proof

Example:
You cannot release your share to a friend unless they already hold a legal share in the property.

Step-by-Step Release Deed (Hakku Vidudala) Process — AP & Telangana

(The process is identical, but stamp duty varies by state.)

Draft the Release Deed

Your draft should include:

Details of releasor & releasee
Relationship (family or non-family)
Property details (survey numbers, boundaries)
Percentage or portion of share being released
Statement of voluntary relinquishment

You can prepare this via a lawyer or an authorized document writer.

Collect Required Documents

Both states require:

Aadhaar of both parties
PAN cards
Recent link document (Sale Deed / Partition Deed)
Property tax receipt
Two passport-size photos

Two witnesses with Aadhaar

Visit the Sub-Registrar Office (SRO)

At the SRO, both parties must complete:

Biometrics
Thumb impression
Photograph
ID verification

Witnesses must also sign and provide Aadhaar.

Pay Stamp Duty & Registration Fees

Stamp duty for Release Deeds varies depending on:

Whether parties are blood relatives
Market value of the share released
State-specific rules (AP/TG)

This falls under release deed stamp duty, so ensure you check the latest charges on the respective portals.

Final Registration

Once verified, the SRO issues:

Registration acknowledgment
Document number
Option to download the registered deed online

Download the Registered Document

Andhra Pradesh: IGRS-AP Portal
Telangana: IGRS Telangana / Bhubharati portals (depending on jurisdiction)

Conclusion

A Release Deed (Hakku Vidudala Patram) is one of the most effective and legally secure ways to transfer a co-owner's share in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
As long as both parties already hold a legal interest, the process is simple:

Draft the deed
Collect documents
Pay stamp duty & registration charges
Register at the SRO

Because Release Deed fees and government notifications change frequently, verify the latest details through the official Registration Department websites before proceeding.

A properly registered Release Deed ensures: