Status Check, Procedures, Facilities

Organisation : Registration Department
Facility : Check Encumbrance Certificate Status
State : Kerala
Website : https://keralaregistration.gov.in/

How To Check Kerala Encumbrance Certificate Status?

Follow the below steps to check Kerala Encumbrance Certificate Status online

Related / Similar Facility : Kerala Registration Document Undervalued

Click on the above link and Enter the below details & Click on the “Check Status” button.

1. Enter Transaction ID
2. Enter Security Code

Steps :
** To know your EC Application status , navigate to the following menu
** Certificates -> Encumbrance Certificate -> EC Status

** By Providing the Transaction ID ,Current Status of EC Application submitted can be viewed
** If the status of your application is “Certificate Issued”, then digital certificate will be available for downloading

** Click ” [ Download Certificate ] ” icon , to download the certificate
** Follow the verification steps provided, to verify the signature.
** Below shows a verified digital Encumbrance Certificate .

What is Encumbrance Certificate?

The encumbrance certificate contains all the transactions registered relating to a particular property for a period (as required). It is advisable to get encumbrance Certificate before effecting any transactions, as it will give information about previous transactions. This will also help arriving at proper entitlement of the property

Kerala Registration Department:

Kerala Registration Department is one of the oldest department in the state and it touches citizens at all levels at some time or other.

The main objective of law of registration is to provide a conclusive proof of genuineness of document, afford publicity to transaction, prevent fraud, afford facility for ascertaining whether a property has already been transacted and afford security of title deeds and facility of providing titles in case the original deeds are lost or destroyed.

FAQ On Kerala Registration Department

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On Kerala Registration Department

I am from Kerala right now I am working in US, I wanted to sell a land in Kerala. My brother told me that I should be present in person to sign at the registrars office, which is not possible. Is there any way can I register it without my presence?
There is a need that the seller should sign the document and appear before the registering officer for registration. But this could be done without your physical presence, by authorizing an Attorney here to do this activity on behalf of you.

For this you need to execute a power of attorney there attested by a Notary there, which has to be adjudicated with any Sub Registrar here. Based on this Power your attorney can act.

What is the definition of family for availing concession in stamp duty under the Indian Stamp Act?
The family member includes father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter and grandchild. The relationship should be traced from the owner of the property prior to transaction.

Can I get the required information directly from the Sub-Registrar?
Yes. The registering officer is required to give any sort of information regarding registration

What is the help rendered by Registration Department to common man?
In computerized sub registry offices encumbrance certificates are issued to the applicants within 30 minutes after submitting the applications. Registration process is completed within half an hour and the document after registration is returned to the presenter on the same day itself.

If the public in getting the above services in time from the computerized sub Registry Offices is experiencing any inordinate delay, the fact may be brought to the notice of the Departmental authorities.

Benefits of Encumbrance Certificate

An Encumbrance Certificate (EC) is a document that certifies that a property is free from any legal or financial liabilities, such as mortgages, loans, and pending dues. Here are some of the benefits of obtaining an Encumbrance Certificate:

Property Ownership Verification:
An Encumbrance Certificate provides a clear indication of the ownership of a property. It confirms that the property is free from any legal or financial liabilities.

Proof of Title:
An Encumbrance Certificate serves as proof of title and can be used as evidence of ownership in legal disputes or court proceedings.

Mortgage Loan Verification:
If you are planning to purchase a property with a mortgage loan, the bank or lender may require an Encumbrance Certificate to verify the property’s ownership and to ensure that there are no legal or financial liabilities attached to it.

Resale of Property:
An Encumbrance Certificate is necessary when you plan to sell or transfer ownership of a property. The certificate shows the buyer that the property is free from any legal or financial liabilities and is therefore a valuable document to have during the sale process.