In essence, a sale deed is a legal document that permits the seller or owner of the property to transfer ownership rights in the buyer’s name. Once the seller has drawn the sale deed draught, register the property at the neighbourhood sub-registrar office. Often times, people inquire as to whether registering a sale deed is necessary. Absolutely, it is essential to record the sale deed. The purchaser cannot, legally speaking, take possession of the property until a sale deed is recorded.