Lahore: Obtain Official Property Certificate Required for Property Transactions (Effective 2026-07-01)

Issuer: Lahore Development Authority (Government of Punjab). Citizens are instructed to obtain an official Property Certificate issued through Punjab Land Records systems for any purchase or sale of property in Lahore and registered housing schemes.

Effective date: From 1 July 2026, only the official "Property Certificate" will be accepted as legal proof of ownership for property transactions in Lahore housing schemes and related areas.

Legal basis: Requirement referenced under LDA Act 1975. The move is presented to protect public rights and secure ownership records.

System & verification: Land and housing-scheme records are integrated into a digital Housing Scheme Management System (HSMS) linked with NADRA and other digital/biometric verification channels. Citizens are advised to obtain their property certificate through the official LDA/PLRA digital procedure.

Action required: Property owners, buyers, and sellers in Lahore should apply for the Property Certificate via the authorised LDA/PLRA digital channels to ensure legal protection of ownership before completing transactions.