Madhya Pradesh - Obtain Encumbrance Certificate (EC)

ProcedureEdit

Apply In Person

To Obtain Encumbrance Certificate (EC), the applicant has to approach the respective sub registrar office where the land is registered – link
Applicant shall collect the application form for EC at the respective sub registrar office.
Complete the form with all the necessary details.
Attach the documents along with the form which is mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
submit the documents and form with non-judicial stamp affixed, also any other documents to the respective authority as advised.
Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
A Receipt containing Acknowledgement ID is issued to the applicant.
This application request will be processed by the department.
SMS is triggered to the applicants informing the status of the application. As per notification, applicant shall visit the office to collect the certificate.
The processing time for this procedure is up to 15 – 20 days.

Application form (can be obtained from respective 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

Madhya Pradesh Board of Revenue,
Motimahal, Gwalior
Contact : 0751-2452823, 2452741
Email : [email protected]
Fax : 0751-2457695, 2452823

Link for contact: link1 and link2

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.

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Offline process timing will be provided by authorities (usually 15 days to 20 days)

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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.

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