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Nakal Rajasthan: Types and How to Request a Copy (2026)
Nakal means a certified copy of a revenue record. Learn the common types in Rajasthan and how to request one online or at the tehsil.
Nakal (ΰ€¨ΰ€ΰ€²) means a copy. In Rajasthan revenue work it usually means an official copy of a record, such as the Jamabandi, a mutation order or a map. A certified Nakal is the version offices and courts normally accept, so it is worth knowing which one you need.
What does Nakal mean?
Nakal is the Hindi word for a copy. A plain printout is information. A certified Nakal carries an official attestation by the issuing office. Revenue records are generally open to copying under departmental rules, which is why you can ask for them.
The step-by-step for the most common one is in our Jamabandi Nakal guide. This article covers the wider picture.
Common types of Nakal
| Record | What it tells you | Related guide |
|---|---|---|
| Jamabandi | Holder, Khasra, area, land type | Jamabandi and Fard |
| Mutation order | Change of holder after sale or inheritance | Mutation guide |
| Village map | Plot shape and boundaries | Bhu-Naksha Rajasthan |
| Other revenue case orders | Officer decisions on the land | Ask the tehsil |
We could not confirm a complete official list of record types for which Nakal is issued. Ask the tehsil what is available for your village.
Plain copy versus certified copy
A plain copy is useful for your own checking. A certified copy is what you need when a bank, court, builder or government office asks for an official document. The test is simple: ask the receiving office which one it accepts before you spend time and money.
We could not confirm whether a copy generated on Apna Khata carries a digital signature and is accepted as certified. Verify this on the portal or with the receiving office.
Requesting a Nakal online
- Open apnakhata.raj.nic.in. See our Apna Khata overview.
- Find the relevant record service for your need.
- Enter the district, tehsil, village and Khata or Khasra details.
- Follow the prompts for download or application, and note any application or receipt number.
Citizen services in Rajasthan are also offered through e-Mitra points and the Raj Sampark or RajSSO platform. We could not confirm which Nakal services appear there.
Ask which copy they accept
Before ordering, ask the bank, builder or office whether it needs a certified Nakal or whether an online printout will do. It can save a second round of fees and queues.
Requesting a Nakal offline
- Go to the tehsil office that holds the record, or the patwari for village records.
- Submit a written application naming the record, village, Khata or Khasra number and why you need it.
- Pay any prescribed fee and keep the receipt.
- Collect the attested copy and check the stamp, signature and date.
Fees and processing times are set by the department. We could not confirm current figures, so ask at the counter and get the amount in writing.
Using Nakal in a land purchase
For a buyer, three copies matter most: the Jamabandi, the latest mutation entry and the map. Add an Encumbrance Certificate from the registration office, explained in our Encumbrance Certificate guide. If you plan non-farm use, also read about land conversion under Section 90A.
