How to get Endorsement Copy in Andhra Pradesh
You can get the Endorsement Copy online easily via mypatta without visiting the Sub-Registrar office.
- Open mypatta and log in or sign up if needed.
- Go to property documents, ensure “Andhra Pradesh” is selected as the state, then tap the “Endorsement Copy” icon.
- Enter required information.
- Tap “Search”
- Once the Endorsement Copy is available to download, tap “View Document”. You can now save or share or download this document in PDF on your device
What Does Boundary or Survey Verification Mean in a Land Transaction?
Boundary or survey verification means confirming whether the land described in the documents is the same land that exists on the ground. It checks the identity, location, extent and physical limits of the property.
This is different from ownership verification. Ownership verification checks whether a person has legal title to the land. Boundary or survey verification checks whether the land parcel has been correctly identified and whether its recorded details match the actual site.
In a land transaction in Andhra Pradesh, boundary or survey verification usually involves checking:
- village and mandal;
- survey number;
- sub-division number;
- khata or revenue-account details;
- recorded extent;
- pattadar, occupant or enjoyment-related entries;
- land classification;
- endorsement or revenue-authority remarks;
- adjoining survey numbers or neighbouring lands;
- FMB, LP Map or village map; and
- physical possession and site location.
For example, an Endorsement Copy may record an official remark or verification relating to a survey number, subdivision, possession or land-record issue. That may support the verification process. However, it does not by itself confirm that the land shown at the site has the correct measurements or final boundaries.
What Details Should Be Checked in Endorsement Copy?
Endorsement Copy should be checked carefully because it may contain official remarks or verification details that explain the land-record position.
| Detail in Endorsement Copy | What Should Be Checked | Why It Matters |
|---|
| Issuing Authority | Whether the document was issued by the concerned MRO, Tahsildar or revenue authority | Confirms that the endorsement comes from the relevant office |
| Date of Endorsement | Whether the endorsement is current or historical | Helps determine whether it reflects the present land-record position |
| Application / Reference Number | Whether the endorsement can be traced to a specific application or proceeding | Helps identify the record being relied on |
| Village and Mandal | Whether the endorsement relates to the correct village and mandal | Similar survey numbers may exist in different villages |
| Survey Number | Whether the survey number matches the deed, Adangal, ROR-1B and FMB | Identifies the land parcel being verified |
| Sub-division Number | Whether the land was divided, corrected or renumbered | Helps connect the endorsement with current survey records |
| Khata / Revenue Account Details | Whether the khata details correspond with the current landholder record | Helps trace the revenue-record position |
| Recorded Extent | Whether the extent mentioned in the endorsement matches the deed and current land records | Helps detect shortage, excess land or wrong parcel claims |
| Name of Applicant / Pattadar | Whether the name corresponds with the person relying on the record | Supports record consistency, but does not prove boundary accuracy |
| Nature of Endorsement | Whether it relates to possession, subdivision, mutation, correction, legal heirship, classification or record status | Helps understand what exactly the endorsement verifies |
| Official Remarks | Whether any objection, dispute, restriction, correction or clarification is recorded | May affect reliance on the document |
| Land Classification | Whether the classification is consistent with current records and actual use | May affect transferability, use and verification |
A mismatch in survey number, extent, village, khata details or official remarks should not be ignored. It may indicate an old record, pending correction, subdivision issue, wrong parcel identification, encroachment or a boundary dispute.
How to Compare Endorsement Copy With Current Survey and Land Records?
Endorsement Copy should be compared with current Andhra Pradesh land and survey records before it is used for boundary verification.
The following checks can be followed:
- Start with the issuing authority, endorsement date and application or reference number.
- Note the village, mandal, survey number, sub-division number, khata details, recorded extent and official remarks.
- Check what the endorsement actually relates to, such as possession, subdivision, mutation, correction, legal heirship, classification or record verification.
- Compare the survey number and sub-division number with current ROR-1B and Mee Bhoomi land-record details.
- Compare the recorded extent with the registered deed, AP Adangal, ROR-1B and Pattadar Passbook.
- Check whether the endorsement is supported by mutation records, subdivision proceedings, correction records, legal heirship documents or revenue proceedings.
- Compare the land classification in the endorsement with current land records and actual land use.
- Check the FMB, LP Map or village map to identify the location, shape and measurements of the survey number.
- Verify whether adjoining survey numbers or neighbouring lands match the current physical position.
- Inspect the site to confirm whether the land shown on the ground corresponds with the endorsement, deed and survey records.
- Where the records do not match, obtain certified copies of relevant proceedings, mutation history, correction records, survey clarification or official demarcation.
This comparison is important because an Endorsement Copy may record a particular official observation or status. It may not independently measure the land, settle the boundary or confirm the exact physical extent available at the site.
What Can Endorsement Copy Not Verify by Itself?
Endorsement Copy cannot, by itself, finally verify the exact physical boundary of the land.
Standing alone, it may not prove:
- exact on-ground measurements of the property;
- final demarcated boundary;
- whether the land shown at the site is the same land mentioned in the endorsement;
- whether the survey number was correctly measured;
- whether the recorded extent is physically available;
- whether there is encroachment on any side;
- whether neighbouring landholders accept the boundary;
- whether the FMB or LP Map supports the same boundary;
- whether the land has been later subdivided, corrected or renumbered;
- whether the endorsement was based on complete title and survey verification;
- whether the person relying on the endorsement has valid ownership;
- whether the land classification has changed;
- whether the land is affected by acquisition, road widening or government reservation; or
- whether there is any pending boundary, possession or survey dispute.
For example, an Endorsement Copy may state that a particular land-record issue was verified by the revenue authority. However, if the FMB or LP Map shows different measurements, or if part of the land is occupied by a neighbouring owner, the endorsement alone cannot resolve the boundary issue.
Similarly, if the endorsement relates only to possession or legal heirship, it may not establish the exact boundaries of the survey number unless supported by current survey records and physical demarcation.
Endorsement Copy is therefore useful for understanding official remarks or verification status, but it should not replace land records, survey maps, title documents or physical boundary verification.
Which Documents Should Be Checked Along With Endorsement Copy?
Endorsement Copy should be checked with title documents, current land records and survey records to confirm whether the same land parcel is being identified across documents.
| Document | Role in Boundary / Survey Verification |
|---|
| Registered Sale Deed / Title Deed | Provides the property schedule, extent and boundary description |
| Mother Deed and Link Documents | Help confirm whether the same land continued through earlier transactions |
| Current ROR-1B | Shows the current revenue-record position of the land |
| AP Adangal | Supports survey number, extent, land classification and cultivation-related details |
| Pattadar Passbook | Supports current pattadar and land details where applicable |
| Mee Bhoomi Land Record | Helps verify current land-record details available in the State system |
| Mutation Records | Show whether revenue records were updated after transfer, inheritance or partition |
| Subdivision Proceedings | Important where the endorsement relates to subdivision or land division |
| Correction Proceedings | Relevant where the endorsement refers to correction of survey, extent, name or classification |
| Legal Heir / Succession Records | Relevant where the endorsement relates to inheritance or legal heirship |
| FMB | Helps verify field-level measurements and survey details |
| LP Map / Village Map | Helps locate the land in relation to adjoining survey numbers |
| Encumbrance Certificate / Registered Document Search | Helps identify later transfers, mortgages or registered claims affecting the land |
| Prohibited Property Records | Helps check whether the land is affected by transfer restrictions |
| Physical Survey / Demarcation Report | Confirms the on-ground boundary and measurements |
| Neighbouring Land Records | Help verify adjoining survey numbers and boundary consistency |
| Court or Revenue Orders | Relevant where a boundary, possession, classification or survey dispute has been decided |
The strongest boundary verification is created when the Endorsement Copy, current ROR-1B, AP Adangal, Pattadar Passbook, registered deed schedule, FMB, LP Map, mutation or correction records and physical survey all identify the same land parcel.
If these records do not match, the discrepancy should be resolved before relying on the Endorsement Copy for sale, purchase, partition, construction, loan, litigation or any other land-related purpose.
FAQs
- 1. Can Endorsement Copy be used for boundary verification in Andhra Pradesh?+
Yes. Endorsement Copy can be used as a supporting record for boundary verification where it contains official remarks or verification details relating to survey number, subdivision, possession, mutation, correction or land-record status. However, it should be compared with current land and survey records.
- 2. Can Endorsement Copy prove exact land boundaries by itself?+
No. Endorsement Copy may support official verification, but exact boundaries should be checked through ROR-1B, AP Adangal, Pattadar Passbook, FMB, LP Map and physical survey or demarcation.
- 3. What should be checked in an Endorsement Copy before relying on it?+
Check the issuing authority, date, application or reference number, village, mandal, survey number, sub-division, khata details, recorded extent, applicant or pattadar name, nature of endorsement and official remarks.
- 4. What if the Endorsement Copy and current survey records show different details?+
The difference should be checked through current ROR-1B, AP Adangal, Pattadar Passbook, mutation records, correction proceedings, FMB, LP Map and official survey clarification. The document should not be relied on until the mismatch is explained.
- 5. Which documents should be checked along with Endorsement Copy?+
Check the registered deed, Mother Deed, link documents, current ROR-1B, AP Adangal, Pattadar Passbook, Mee Bhoomi land record, mutation or correction records, FMB, LP Map, Encumbrance Certificate and physical survey or demarcation report.
Shivangi
Real Estate Content Writer
Shivangi is a real estate content writer with 3+ years of experience helping readers understand property documentation, land records, and legal requirements through clear and actionable content.
