Encumbrance Certificate (EC) in Patna
Confirms a property is free of registered mortgages, unpaid loans, or disputes for the period you choose — issued by the Sub-Registrar office.
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An Encumbrance Certificate confirms a property is free of registered mortgages, unpaid loans, or legal disputes for a chosen period — issued by the Sub-Registrar office.
Apply online via the Bhumijankari portal or eNibandhan Bihar, or offline at the Sub-Registrar office.
The fee ranges ₹250 to ₹1,000 depending on the period requested, rising for periods beyond 10 years.
How it works
- Share the details
The property's khata/khesra or plot details, and the period you need the EC for.
- We file the application
Via the Bhumijankari portal or eNibandhan Bihar, or at the Sub-Registrar office if needed.
- We track it for you
Until the certificate is issued.
- Delivery
Your Encumbrance Certificate, ready for your loan or purchase.
Frequently asked questions
- Why do I need an Encumbrance Certificate before buying property in Bihar?
- It confirms the seller's title is free of registered mortgages, unpaid loans, or legal disputes for the period you specify — issued by the Sub-Registrar office, not us.
- How much does an EC cost, and how is it applied for?
- The fee ranges ₹250 to ₹1,000 depending on the period requested, rising for periods beyond 10 years. It can be applied for online via the Bhumijankari portal or eNibandhan Bihar, or offline at the Sub-Registrar office.