To process in person

1. To apply for EC (Encumbrance certificate), applicant has to go to the respective revenue office.
2. Link for contact link
3. Applicant shall collect the application form for EC at the respective office (Or download using online link as explained) complete the form with details and submit the same with non judicial stamp affixed along with documents to the respective authority as advised
4. Authorities will announce the fees to be paid. Please pay as advised
5. A Receipt containing Acknowledgement ID is issued to the applicant.
6. This application request will be processed by the department.
7. SMS is triggered to the applicants informing the status of the application. As per notification, applicant shall visit the office to collect the certificate

To process in CSC

1. To apply for EC (Encumbrance certificate), applicant has to go to the respective CSC center. Link for locating the center : link
2. Applicant can collect application form from the counter staff (by paying applicable amount) Or download from the link: link
3. Complete the form and attach required documents and submit to the counter staff. Please pay the service charge as advised.
4. Upon submission, Authority will verify the details and do the online process using the computer.
5. After successful processing, applicant will be provided with transaction ID(in the mobile number provided in application) and acknowledgement slip for further reference.
6. The application will be forwarded to the respective department.
7. After verification, the concerned officer will approve the application for certificate. and also the SMS will be sent to the applicant regarding their status.
8. Applicant can collect the certificate from the CSC centre by submitting the transaction receipt obtained while applying.

Online process

1. Assam Government has introduced online system. The Link for online portal : link use the given link to apply online for EC.
2. Please select the sign in option provided on top of the page to get login page. If you are a new user, please select create account and follow the screen prompt to register.
3. Now use the credentials to sign in.
4. In the given page, please follow the prompts and enter or select the applicable information and hit respective tab to reach successive pages.
5. Once the payment page is reached, please use the respective applicable option from your end from the provided option to make applicable charges.
6. Once the application process is successful, user gets a acknowledgement for the transaction. Keep it safe for future transaction
7. User can check the status of his application by signing in to the portal.
8. Upon notification, user can download the certificate.

• Application form: Link
• Address proof of applicant (attested copy)
• Property address. survey number, document/patta number
• Period for which the EC is required
• Applicable fees
• Copy of sale deed of the said property. (any one deed for the land and not necessary to present the last or latest one)
• Purpose for which the EC is applied for
• Copy of Power of Attorney, in case application is made by the attorney holder
• Aadhar card
• Property card if available

DIRECTOR OF LAND RECORDS AND SURVEYS ETC. ASSAM.
RUPNAGAR, GUWAHATI-32
Email: madandeka@gmail.com
Phone: 9864078735
Fax: 03612452854

Link for contact: link

• Those who has land in their name.
• Applicant intend to buy the land
• Authorized signatory / power of attorney.

• Please pay as per authorities quote.
• Fees differs with place to place, based on size of the land and for duration for which this certificate is applied for

This certificate is obtained for the mentioned period. So, it is valid as per the mentioned period on the certificate.

Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

• Offline process timing will be provided by authorities (usually 15 days to 20 days)
• Online process can be completed in two days time

Assam - Obtain Encumbrance Certificate
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Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

A list which displays the kind of information which is required to complete the procedure.
e.g.
1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

• The land registration process in India is governed by ‘Section 17’ under the Registration Act, 1908, applicable to whole of India except the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
• The encumbrance certificate is a vital document to show that the said land belongs to the particular person and there is no litigation in ownership
• It certifies, that the land does not have any legal dues. The EC for a property can be obtained from the sub-registrar’s office where the particular property has been registered.
• The encumbrance certificate is important while applying for mortgage loan, selling land and for joint development etc.
• In general, encumbrance certificate will be issued in
  • Form 16: If the property does not have any encumbrance during the said period. i.e., certificate of Nil Encumbrance.
  • Form 15: If the property has any encumbrance registered during the said period.

• EC applicant will be given a number when applied and the same will be mentioned on the Encumbrance certificate when issued.
• Encumbrance Certificate is one among the other documents or process to verify that the land is free from any litigation.

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

Place some external links which might help.

More information which might help people.