Apply In-Person

1. To apply for EC (Encumbrance certificate), applicant has to go to the respective registrar office as per the property location.
2. Link for Sub registration office in the state link .in the given page please select the district from the list to reach respective district page. In the given page please select “DIRECTORY > Contact List” and find contact details of ‘Sub registrar’ or “DEPARTMENTS > REGISTRY OFFICE” for further details.
3. Applicant shall collect the application form for EC at the respective office. Complete the form with details as appropriate 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 authorities.
7. After verification, the certified copy of Encumbrance certificate will be issued by the concerned authority in person.
   

Apply Online

1. The Link for online portal:link use the given link to apply online for EC.
2. In the given page please click “Click here to apply online” option against “Non Encumbrance Certificate”.
3. User will reach the login page. Please complete the login credentials as appropriate and click “Login” button to login.
4. If you are a new user then use the “New Registration” option to get the registration page. Please complete the prompts and click “Submit” button to register and then login.
5. Once login user will reach online applying page. Please follow the prompts and enter or select the applicable information to acquire required details. Please hit respective button to reach successive pages.
6. Once the application process is successful, user gets Non-Encumbrance Certificate.
   

• Completed Application form:
• 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
  

District Land Registry Office
Katuchery Chowk (opposite RRDA Office)
Collectorate Office, Ranchi,
PIN Code: 834001

District Sub-Registrar Office
Narayanpur Road Near old Court, Jamtara, Jharkhand

District Sub-Registrar Office
KodermaGiridihGovindpur Rd, New Barganda, Gadi Sri Ram Pur, Jharkhand 815301

Registrar office
Shivpuri Colony, Hinoo, Ranchi, Jharkhand 834002

• 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 day’s time
  

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Video ID is "Y0US7oR_t3M".

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.

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More information which might help people.