Legal Help · Published June 26, 2026
How to Check Fard Online in Pakistan
You no longer always need a Patwar Khana visit for a basic ownership check — here's how the digital system actually works.
Quick answer
In Punjab, visit the official Punjab Land Records Authority (PLRA) portal, select your district, tehsil, and mouza, then search by Khewat/Khasra number or owner name to view or download the fard. Basic searches are generally free; a certified extract for a legal transaction usually costs a small fee. Other provinces have their own systems with varying levels of digitization — confirm with the local Patwar Khana if you're unsure.
The framework, layer by layer
Punjab has the most complete online system
The Punjab Land Records Authority (PLRA) runs a digital portal that lets you search ownership, download a Fard, and track mutations online, replacing much of the manual Patwar Khana visit for basic checks.
What you actually need to search
You'll generally select your district, tehsil, and mouza (village/revenue estate), then search by Khewat or Khasra number, or by owner name, to pull up the current record.
A free basic search vs. a certified copy
Basic ownership verification through the portal is typically free, but if you need a certified fard extract for a legal transaction, that usually involves a nominal fee and, in some cases, a visit to confirm identity.
Other provinces are still catching up
Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan have their own land record digitization efforts, but with varying levels of completeness — for property outside Punjab, always confirm with the local revenue office (Patwar Khana) whether an online fard check is actually available for that district yet.
An online check is a starting point, not the final word
Practical guidance on using the PLRA system, including a step-by-step walkthrough from ABS Developers, is genuinely useful for a fast first look — confirming a name matches, or that a property exists where you think it does. But an online fard reflects the record as of whenever it was last updated in the system, and a pending mutation, a dispute filed just before your search, or a district with incomplete digitization can all mean the online copy doesn't tell the whole story.
For anything beyond casual curiosity — especially before you pay money for a property — treat the online fard as step one, and get a fresh, certified copy plus a lawyer's check for pending litigation before you commit to anything.
What Wakeel.org can help with
Explaining how the online fard-checking process generally works, in plain English or Urdu.
What it cannot do
It cannot access land record databases or check a specific property for you — that requires the official portal, the Patwar Khana, or a lawyer.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a fard online in Pakistan?
In Punjab, use the official PLRA portal, select your district, tehsil, and mouza, then search by Khewat/Khasra number or owner name to view or download the fard. Other provinces have their own, less uniformly digitized, land record systems — check with the local Patwar Khana if the online option isn't clear for your area.
Is checking a fard online free in Pakistan?
Basic ownership verification searches are typically free through the official portal. A certified copy of the fard, needed for most legal transactions, usually comes with a small fee.
Can I rely on an online fard for a property purchase?
An online fard is a good first check, but for an actual purchase, get a fresh, certified fard close to the transaction date, and have a lawyer confirm there's no pending litigation or encumbrance noted against the property — an online search alone doesn't replace full due diligence.
What information do I need to search for a fard?
Generally the property's location (district, tehsil, mouza) and either the Khewat/Khasra number or the registered owner's name — having the exact revenue details from an existing document makes the search much faster.
Can Wakeel.org check a specific fard for me?
Wakeel.org can explain how the online fard-checking process generally works and what to look for. It cannot access land record databases or verify a specific property on your behalf — that requires the official portal, the Patwar Khana, or a lawyer.
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