A complete seller documentation checklist — written like a senior DHA consultant guiding you step-by-step.

Documents required to sell property in DHA Karachi

🧭 Introduction — Selling Smoothly Starts With the Right Documents

Selling a property in DHA Karachi is straightforward — but only if your documentation is complete and accurate.
Most delays happen not during negotiation or price finalization, but due to missing documents, incorrect verification, or incomplete tax papers.

This comprehensive 2025 guide explains every document you need, why it is required, and how DHA verifies it during transfer.

Whether you’re selling a house, plot, commercial unit, or constructed bungalow, this checklist will ensure smooth and quick selling.

📌 1. DHA Transfer File (Original) — The Core Document

This is the main ownership document.

Contents usually include:

✔ Transfer papers
✔ Allocation/Transfer letter
✔ Mutation letter (if applicable)
✔ Owner details
✔ Plot/house details

Without the original DHA transfer file, sale cannot proceed.

📌 2. Seller’s CNIC (Original + Copies)

DHA requires:

✔ Original CNIC (for verification)
✔ 2–4 photocopies
✔ For overseas:
– Passport copy
– NICOP
– Power of Attorney (if selling through representative)

📌 3. Photographs of Seller (Passport Size)

DHA requires 2–4 recent photographs for transfer documentation and their internal records.

📌 4. Paid Utility Bills (Last 3 Months)

Required for:

✔ Electricity
✔ Gas
✔ Water
✔ Sewerage
✔ DWASA charges (if applicable)

Why needed?
Buyers demand clear utilities during possession.

📌 5. Property Tax Documents & NTN (If Applicable)

If seller pays property tax, DHA may request:

✔ Last paid tax receipt
✔ NTN or Tax certificate
✔ FBR seller verification
✔ Annual property tax challan

This ensures the property is financially clean at transfer.

📌 6. Completion Certificate (For Houses Only)

If you are selling:

✔ A brand-new house
✔ A lived-in house
✔ A renovated house requiring final approval

DHA completion certificate is mandatory.

It confirms:

✔ Structure is legal
✔ Construction meets DHA standards
✔ No unauthorized additions exist

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📌 7. Possession Letter

Required for built houses and developed plots.
This confirms that DHA has handed over physical possession.

Without possession letter, transfer still possible — but buyers may hesitate.

📌 8. Allotment Letter / Allocation Document (If Applicable)

Older houses/plots have:

✔ Initial Allocation Letter
✔ Allotment Slip
✔ Mutation letter

DHA cross-verifies these to confirm ownership chain.

📌 9. Paid Transfer Fee Receipt (Buyer Usually Pays)

Though buyer pays the transfer fee,
seller must ensure the receipt is correct and uploaded in DHA’s system.

📌 10. Undertaking & Affidavits (DHA Provided)

At the time of transfer, DHA requires the seller to sign:

✔ Seller Undertaking
✔ No-claim affidavit
✔ Financial clearance affidavit
✔ Identity confirmation

These forms are signed on the transfer day inside DHA office.

📌 11. Authority Letter (If Seller Cannot Attend Transfer)

If seller is not present:

✔ Authority Letter
✔ Power of Attorney (Registered)
✔ NICOP (for overseas owners)
✔ Passport copies

DHA verifies this carefully — no exceptions.

📌 12. Bank Account Verification (For Payment Security)

For safety:

✔ Provide a valid bank account
✔ Single or joint
✔ Match name with CNIC
✔ Confirm IBAN

This ensures payment reaches the correct seller.

Tip:
Avoid receiving token or bayana in cash.
Use banking channels for safety.

📌 13. Token & Bayana Documentation

Before transfer, buyer and seller exchange:

✔ Token receipt
✔ Bayana agreement
✔ Payment schedule
✔ Possession date
✔ Utility and maintenance details

Keep these documents safe — they are used during transfer verification.

📌 14. DHA Verification Slip (Optional but Recommended)

If buyer requests “pre-transfer verification”, DHA issues:

✔ Property verification
✔ Dues clearance
✔ Document authenticity check

This increases trust and speeds up selling.

🔥 15. Additional Documents for Specific Situations

Inherited Property

✔ Succession certificate
✔ Heirship documents
✔ CNIC of all heirs
✔ Power of Attorney (if one heir representing all)

Company-Owned Property

✔ Board Resolution
✔ Company NTN
✔ Articles of Association
✔ Authorized signatory documents

Overseas Seller

✔ NICOP
✔ Passport copy
✔ Registered Power of Attorney

🧠 Voice Search (AEO FAQs)

Q: What documents are needed to sell a house in DHA Karachi?
CNIC, transfer file, utility bills, possession letter, completion certificate, and tax documents.

Q: Can I sell my DHA property from overseas?
Yes — using a registered Power of Attorney with NICOP/passport.

Q: Does DHA require tax clearance?
Yes, depending on property type and ownership status.

🏁 Conclusion — Complete Documentation = Fast, Safe & Smooth Selling

A well-documented seller experiences:

✔ Faster transfer
✔ Higher buyer trust
✔ Stronger negotiation power
✔ No delays
✔ No legal risk

Incomplete documentation can delay selling for weeks or even months.

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