To process in Sub registrar office

1. To apply for EC (Encumbrance certificate) with the registrar, applicant has to go to the respective sub registrar office where the land is registered
2. Link for Sub registration office link
3. Applicant shall collect the application form for EC at the respective sub registrar office. 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

Apply through Centres:

1. To apply through centres, the applicant has to approach the respective “CSC” centre in their area. Refer the following link for location: CSC Locator link
   • NOTE: The applicant has to select the state, district and block name from the drop-down menu, or the applicant has to click on their respective district to find nearby centres.
2. Please visit the centre and consult with the centre operator for your requirement.
3. If the operator issues an application form, then collect it and pay the requisite fee. Please complete the application form.
4. Now, submit the completed application along with the required documents as per the “Required Documents” section of this page. It is advised to take the documents in original to the kiosk for scanning purposes.
5. The operator will process the application online. On successful submission, the applicant will receive an application number as acknowledgement. The applicant will also get a transaction number as a text message on their registered mobile number.
6. Applicant has to make necessary payment as centre operator quotes and don’t forget to take the receipt.
7. This application will be forwarded to the respective department for further processing.
8. ”SMS” triggered update on application status will be sent to the applicant’s mobile. Please keep track of the notification.
9. The submitted application will be processed by the department. A designated authority will verify the submitted documents and inspect the area of the applicant to clarify the applicant’s details.
10. Based on the outcome of the above-mentioned steps and other internal processing, the designated issuing authority will issue the certificate.
11. The status, viz. Approval or Rejection will be conveyed to the applicant through an “SMS” or applicable norms.

• Application form: (can be obtained form the respective sub registrar office)
• 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

Deputy Commissioner, West Bengal,
Fortuna Tower,9th Floor,
23A N.S.Road,Kolkata-700 001
Tel No : 033-2214 3026 / 9831854472
Email-Id : dcsrl.igr-wb@nic.in

Sub registrar office details : 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)

West Bengal - Obtain Encumbrance Certificate (EC)
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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.

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More information which might help people.