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NOC from a co-owner or family member for a property sale

When land or a house has more than one owner, or has come by inheritance, buyers and banks want every co-owner or legal heir to consent before the deed is registered, to avoid a later claim. Sub-registrars in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu often ask for this when only one owner is signing the deed.

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Sample

To whom it may concern,

I, Mariamma Thomas, aged 61 years, wife of late Thomas Kurian, residing at Thomas Villa, Pala, Kottayam, Kerala 686575, am a legal heir of my late husband, who owned 12 cents of land with a house in Survey No. 234/5, Pala Village, Meenachil Taluk, as per sale deed no. 1234/1998 of the Pala Sub-Registrar's Office.

The said property is proposed to be sold by my son, Mr. Sunil Thomas, to Mr. Rahul Varma for a consideration of Rs. 45,00,000.

I have no objection to the said sale and to the execution and registration of the sale deed by Mr. Sunil Thomas. I have received my share of the consideration as agreed within the family and I shall not raise any claim over the property in future.

This NOC is given voluntarily and in full knowledge of its contents.

Signed
Mariamma Thomas · two witnesses

Names, numbers and dates above are examples. Replace them with yours.

What it must include

The consenting person's name, age, relation and how they derive an interest (co-owner / legal heir)
Property description: survey number, village, extent, deed number
Who is selling, to whom, and for how much
The words "no objection" and "no future claim"
Two witnesses; the consenting person's ID attached

Common mistakes

Survey number or extent not matching the title deed.
Not stating whether the person has received their share — buyers worry about future claims.
Using an NOC where a registered release/relinquishment deed is legally required (an NOC does not transfer ownership).

Stamp paper, notary and signing

For registration offices this is usually taken on Rs. 100–200 non-judicial stamp paper and notarised; some sub-registrars want the co-owner to sign the deed itself or execute a release deed instead. Ask the sub-registrar's office before the registration date.

Common questions

Is an NOC enough to transfer my share?

No. An NOC only records consent. If you own a share, transferring it needs a registered release or gift deed. The NOC is for cases where the seller already has title and the family simply confirms no objection.

Can a minor heir give an NOC?

No; a court's permission is needed to sell a minor's share.

Does the buyer's bank need this?

Most banks ask for consent from all heirs when the title comes by inheritance; a legal heirship certificate is also required.

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This page is a template and general guidance for a common situation, not legal advice. Rules differ by state and office; check with the office that asked for the document. Last reviewed October 2026.