Public Notice (lost document / property)

What this is

Get a public notice drafted for publication in a newspaper announcing the loss of an original document such as a property title deed, share certificate, educational certificate, vehicle registration certificate or society allotment letter, inviting anyone with a claim or objection to come forward, together with the police complaint and affidavit of loss that banks, companies, registrars and universities usually ask for. It is for individuals and businesses who need a duplicate or certified copy, or who must show a clean record before a sale or loan. Our panel advocate drafts, reviews and signs the notice and the supporting documents.

What you get

A public notice text drafted and signed by our panel advocate on letterhead, ready for publication in a newspaper, describing the lost document, the owner, the circumstances of loss, and inviting objections to the advocate's office within a stated period; a draft police complaint or e-FIR text describing the loss; and an affidavit of loss for you to sign before a notary. In English and, if you choose, in Hindi or a regional language for a local newspaper. Newspaper publication and notarisation are separate steps and their charges are not included. Includes a short note on the documents the issuing authority or bank will usually ask for along with the published notice.

How it works

1. 1Upload a copy of the lost documentA photocopy, scan or photograph of the lost document if you have one, and any police acknowledgement already obtained. We read it and pre-fill the document details for you to confirm.
2. 2Tell us how it was lostWhen, where and in what circumstances, and why you need the notice.
3. 3Answer the advocate's questionsWhether the document was pledged or handed to anyone, whether anyone else has an interest in the property, and what the issuing authority has asked for.
4. 4PayPay the fee. Newspaper and notary charges are separate.
5. 5Advocate drafts and signsOur panel advocate drafts the public notice, the police complaint text and the affidavit, and signs the notice on letterhead.
6. 6You publish and swearYou receive the notice text for the newspaper, the police complaint text, and the affidavit to sign before a notary, with the next-steps note.

What to have ready

• Your ID and address proofNeeded for the affidavit and the police complaint.
• Copy of the lost document (if you have it)Photocopy, scan or photograph, if any. Carries the number, date and issuing authority.
• Police complaint acknowledgement or e-FIR (if you have it)If already filed.
• Letter or checklist from the authority, bank or company (if you have it)Stating what they require.
• Secondary proof of ownership (if you have it)Registration receipt, index copy, property tax receipt, demat statement, university record or similar.
• Authorisation (if you have it)Board resolution or power of attorney if you are acting for a company or another person.

What this is based on

• Transfer of Property Act 1882 (1882)
• Stamp Act
• customary practice — no single statute.