Punjab Zameen (PLRA): Online Fard, Arazi Moawin & e-Registration Guide

Punjab Zameen PLRA - online Fard, Arazi Moawin and e-registration guide for digitized land records in Punjab

Punjab Zameen, the official portal of the Punjab Land Records Authority (PLRA) at punjab-zameen.gov.pk, is the digital backbone behind the Arazi Records Centers listed on Punjab's Citizen Corner. This guide explains what PLRA does, how to get an online Fard, what Arazi Moawin is, and how property registration works on the platform.

What Is PLRA / Punjab Zameen?

Punjab Land Records Authority was established under the PLRA Act 2017, operating under the administrative control of the Board of Revenue, Government of the Punjab. Its mission is to computerize Punjab's land records — moving away from the traditional, manual patwari-based system toward an efficient, accountable, secure, and transparent digital platform, in order to improve service delivery and strengthen tenure security for landowners.

The scale of the operation is substantial: PLRA runs 151 field offices, alongside 59 Arazi Record Centers (ARCs) and 20 Qanoongo Arazi Record Centers / Mauza Arazi Record Centers (QARCs/MARCs). In the most recent reporting year alone, the authority recorded tens of thousands of digitized mauzas and processed hundreds of thousands of intiqalat (mutations) and fardat (record extracts).

Core Services on Punjab Zameen

1. Online Fard

A Fard is the official land-record extract that serves as proof of ownership — used for property sales, court cases, loan applications, and general verification. There are two main types: Fard Malkiat (ownership) and Fard Badr (mutation/transfer). You can request a Fard three ways:

Online, by registering an account on punjab-zameen.gov.pk, entering your Khewat, Khatooni, or Khasra numbers, and paying the fee digitally
In person, at your nearest Arazi Record Center (ARC)
Through an authorized Arazi Moawin center or kiosk

Once payment and verification are complete, the Fard is either available for download from your account or can be collected in person from the nearest ARC.

2. Arazi Moawin

Arazi Moawin is PLRA's franchise-based service-delivery model, which allows qualified individuals or entities to become certified partners offering land-record services — such as Fard issuance and mutation (transfer of ownership) processing — in their own locality. To become an Arazi Moawin, applicants create an account, submit documents, pay a subscription fee, and undergo a site inspection (verifying equipment such as a computer, thumb device, and webcam) before their user ID is activated. For the public, this means land-record services are available closer to home, without needing to travel to a full-sized ARC. You can find your nearest authorized Arazi Moawin directly on the Punjab Zameen portal.

3. e-Registration (Sale Deed, E-Stamp & Stamp Duty)

The e-Registration module covers the digital side of property transactions — including preparing a Sale Deed, generating an E-Stamp, and calculating or paying Stamp Duty — as part of PLRA's broader push to digitize the full lifecycle of a property transfer rather than just the record-keeping side.

4. Property Registration

This covers registration of a deed once a transaction has been finalized, tying the e-Registration and Fard/mutation systems together into a single digital record.

5. Punjab Zameen Mobile App

PLRA also offers a mobile app so citizens can access land-record services — including Fard requests and Arazi Moawin location search — from their phone rather than a desktop browser.

Services for Overseas Pakistanis

PLRA allows overseas Pakistanis to verify ownership, obtain a Fard, and carry out land transactions remotely through its digital platforms and in coordination with MOFA embassies, removing the need to travel back to Punjab for routine land-record matters.

How to Obtain a Fard: Step-by-Step

Register an account on punjab-zameen.gov.pk with your CNIC and mobile number.
Log in and navigate to the Fard Issuance section.
Enter your land details (Khewat, Khatooni, or Khasra number) and specify the purpose (sale, court case, loan, etc.).
Pay the applicable fee through the listed payment methods.
Download the verified Fard once processing is complete, or collect it from your nearest ARC.

Frequently Asked Questions

What documents do I need to obtain a Fard?

Generally, you'll need your original CNIC, property ownership details (Khewat/Khatooni/Khasra numbers), and payment for the relevant transaction fee.

Is Arazi Moawin an official PLRA service?

Yes — Arazi Moawin centers are certified franchise partners of PLRA. You can verify a franchise through the official website, the PLRA helpline, or the PLRA mobile app before using its services.

What's the difference between Fard Malkiat and Fard Badr?

Fard Malkiat proves current ownership of a piece of land, while Fard Badr documents a mutation — i.e., the transfer of ownership from one person to another.

Can I complete a full property registration online?

PLRA's e-Registration module lets you handle key parts of the process — Sale Deed preparation, E-Stamp, and Stamp Duty — digitally, though some steps may still require in-person verification depending on the transaction.

Final Thoughts

Punjab Zameen (PLRA) has turned what used to be a slow, patwari-dependent process into a digital system where obtaining a Fard, registering a sale deed, or finding a local land-record agent can all be done online or through a certified nearby franchise. Always type the official URL directly — punjab-zameen.gov.pk — rather than following third-party links, to avoid fraud.

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