Bihar - Obtain Encumbrance Certificate (EC)

ProcedureEdit

To process In-Person

To apply for EC (Encumbrance certificate), applicant has to go to the respective Sub registrar Office
Link for office : link user can use the information from the link to get respective office details
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
Authorities will announce the fees to be paid. Please pay as advised
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

Apply Online:

To obtain Encumbrance Certificate (EC), the applicant has to use the following –link
Applicant has to fill the relevant details asked in the page.
Now click on “Show Transaction” to get the listing.
The applicant has to follow the page prompts and reach the successive page to enter land details, personal information and period as required by the applicant.
The applicant will be redirected to a payment gateway.
Upon successful payment as prompted the applicant will get acknowledgement on the notification addresses.
The application will be submitted and processed.
Follow the notification address to get the certificate in a stipulated period of time.

Apply through Centres:

To apply through centres, the applicant has to visit the respective “CSC” centre. Please tap on the following link to locate the centre according to the respective district: link.
Make sure to have the documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
It is advised to take the documents in original to the kiosk for scanning purposes.
The operator will process the application online.
On successful submission, the applicant will receive an application number as acknowledgement.
This application will be processed internally. Once the verification is over, these officials will submit their report to the respective superior authority to decide the issue of the license to the applicant.
The status, viz. Approval or Rejection if any, will be conveyed to the applicant through an SMS.
If approved, the license will be hand delivered or sent through post to the address mentioned while applying or issued in a stipulated period of time.

Required DocumentsEdit

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

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Sub Registrar Corporate Office,
176D, 1st floor, Vikas Bhawan, Bailey Rd,
Patna, Bihar 800001, India
Land Line : +91 612 221 5626

Link for contact: link

EligibilityEdit

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

FeesEdit

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

ValidityEdit

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

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Processing TimeEdit

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

InstructionsEdit

Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required InformationEdit

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the DocumentEdit

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.

Information which might helpEdit

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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