Delhi Encumbrance Certificate

Delhi encumbrance certificate is one of the important legal document needed at the time of buying the property. Encumbrance certificate declares that there are no dues on the property, and the title of the property is clear and marketable without any obligations. Encumbrance certificate contains details of all transactions done on the specific property. In India (Delhi), the Department of Registration issues encumbrance certificate. 

delhi encumbrance certificate

Details Present in the Certificate

  • All transactions are relating to the property that has been registered by the Registrar.
  • All necessary details in the sales deeds will be added in the EC. The Certificate usually concerns a specific period and transactions applicable to that period alone mentioned.
  • For gifted deeds, details on gift settlement will be notified.
  • Certain documents, such as testamentary documents and short-term lease deeds, need not be registered as per the law

Documents Required

  • Application Form
  • Copy of ration card.
  • Copy of death certificate.
  • Copy of documentary evidence in original representing ownership of the property in the name of the applicant, i.e. sale deed, GPA etc.
  • Affidavit of the applicant about the ownership of the property.
  • Copy of letter/reference of the authority before whom the Certificate is to be submitted.

Offline Application

Step 1: Approach Sub Divisional Magistrate

The applicant can contact the Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of the relevant area to apply for the surviving member certificate.

Step 2: Fill out the application form

Fill the application form duly self-attested.

Step 3: Submit the form

After completing the application, submit it along with the required documents that are to be attested by Gazetted Officer.

Step 4: Collect the application number

Then collect the application number as the confirmation while submitting your application form.

Online Application

Step 1: Visit the Official website

The applicant has to visit the e-District portal of Delhi Government.

Step 2: Apply for the Certificate online

Click on “Apply for the certificate online” which is on the webpage of the portal.

Step 3: Fill the citizen login form

On the next page, the applicant has to fill the citizen login form with the user id and password.

Step 4: Fill the citizen registration form

If not registered already to log in, then the applicant has to fill the citizen registration form.

Step 5: Apply for services

Click on the “Apply for services” option under the “Apply Online” menu.

Step 6: Apply for surviving member certificate

Click on the “Apply” button to apply for the surviving member Certificate.

Step 7: Complete the details

Then the application form for surviving member certificate will open up on the next screen.

Step 8: Submit the form

Fill  the application form with all the required details such as

  • Applicant details.
  • Details of surviving family members.
  • Identity proof details.
  • Address proof details.

And then attach all the necessary documents. Then click on the “submit” button.

Step 9: Receive acknowledgement number

After submitting the application form, receive an acknowledgement number for further reference.

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