Kerala - Obtain FMB Sketch (Copy)

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To obtain the FMB (Field Measurement Book) sketch copy of your land, visit the Taluk Office of your respective area. The address and contact details of the office can be found in the following link Select respective district tab. User will reach respective district portal. Here select “ABOUT DISTRICT > Who’s Who” OR “ABOUT DISTRICT > ADMINISTRATIVE SETUP > Wards and Panchayats” OR “DIRECTORY > PUBLICUTILITIES > Municipalities” as appropriate for the contact details.

1. Visit the Office and get the request form to obtain the FMB sketch copy of your land by providing the Survey number and ownership right in the relevant department.
2. Please fill the form with essential information and details and it should be attested with the applicant’s signature.
3. Make sure that you have all the documents that are listed in “Required Documents” section of this page. Attach all the important documents mentioned.
4. Then, it should be submitted to the relevant authority. Also pay the required fees for the process at the office as directed by the officials. Make sure you get the receipt for the fee paid and keep it safe for future reference.
5. Your application and attached documents will be sent for verification to check, if there is any discrepancy.
6. After all the processes are completed, you will receive your FMB sketch copy for your land with unique reference number. Office will inform you to collect the copy through any applicable means.

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Required Documents

• Request form
• Survey number and sub division number
• Copies of documents showing ownership right
• Payment receipt
• Aadhaar card
  

Office Locations & Contacts

Directorate of Survey and Land Records,
Survey Bhavan,
Cotton Hill Rd,
Cotton Hill,
Vazhuthacaud,
Thiruvananthapuram-695014
Ph: 0471-2337810
Fax: 0471-2338210, 0471-2735057
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact Link.

Central Digitization Centre
Public Office Building, Museum
Thiruvananthapuram
Phone:0471-2323734

Eligibility

• Applicant should be a citizen of India.
• Those who are 18 years and above are eligible to apply.
• Any person who wishes to obtain a FMB sketch copy of their own land can apply.
• The applicant must possess the valid survey number for the land for which they are requesting FMB sketch.
• The land should fall under legally approved area.
  

Fees

A fee amount of Rs. 500 should be paid to obtain your FMB sketch copy at the office. Please contact the office for fee details.

Validity

• FMB Sketch is Valid Forever.
  
• Please contact office for updated information.
  

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Processing Time

FMB Sketch for your land will be issued immediately as much as possible. Or it may take not less than a week.

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Instructions

• Please fill the requisition form correctly.
• Submit the form to the concerned authority with the required documents attached.
• Kindly pay the required amount for the application process while submitting the application form at the office.

Required Information

• Contact details and email address
• Payment receipt number
• Survey number and subdivision number
• Ownership Copyright
• Detailed address of the land

Need for the Document

• In a land / property purchase transaction, FMB sketch is used to verify the land measurements and boundaries of the property.
• FMB sketch is an important document required to obtain…
  • Building plan approval.
  • Water connection for the building.
  • Electricity connection for the building.

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• The applicants are advised to go the office on office timings (working hours).
• Please call up the office number of the respective taluk office beforehand to get information on working hours.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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