Certified Copy vs EC vs Link Documents – Understanding Property Documents in Andhra Pradesh

What is an Encumbrance Certificate (EC)?

An Encumbrance Certificate (EC) is an official document issued by the Sub Registrar Office that shows the transaction history of a property for a specific period. It records registered transactions such as sale deeds, mortgage deeds, gift deeds, or other transfers related to the property.

The EC helps property buyers and lenders verify whether the property has any existing loans, legal liabilities, or financial encumbrances.

The Encumbrance Certificate usually contains details such as:

• Property survey number or document number
• Names of buyer and seller involved in transactions
• Nature of transaction (sale, mortgage, gift, etc.)
• Date of registration
• Registration document number

EC is commonly required during property purchase, home loan approval, and legal verification of property title.

What is a Certified Copy or Nakal (CC)?

A Certified Copy or Nakal (CC) is an official duplicate copy of a registered property document issued by the Sub Registrar Office. It is an exact copy of the original registered document stored in government records.

Certified Copies are usually obtained when:

• The original property document is lost
• The document is required for legal verification
• The document is needed for bank loans or property disputes

What are Link Documents?

Link Documents refer to the set of previous property documents that establish the chain of ownership of a property over a period of time. These documents show how the property has been transferred from one owner to another through multiple registered transactions.

Property buyers and legal experts usually verify Link Documents for the past 20 to 30 years to ensure that there are no gaps or disputes in the ownership history.

How to Download Certified Copy or Nakal through mypatta

• Open mypatta and log in or sign up if needed.
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  • Download from website – Certified Copy

• Go to property documents, ensure “Andhra Pradesh” is selected as the state, then tap the “Certified Copy/Nakal” icon.
• Enter District, SRO, Document Number, and Registration year details.
• Tap “Search”.
• Once Certified Copy/Nakal is available, tap “View Document”. You can then save, share, or download this document in PDF on your device.

How to Download Encumbrance Certificate(EC) through mypatta

• Open mypatta and log in or sign up if needed.
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  • Download from website - EC

• Select State as Andhra Pradesh.
• Choose By Document Number or Survey/House Number tab.
• Enter Required Information.
• Once the Encumbrance Certificate (EC) is made available, you can download, save, or share it.

How to Download Andhra Pradesh Link Documents Online?

• Open mypatta and select Andhra Pradesh in state dropdown
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  • Download from website - Link Documents

• Click Link Documents and enter required Information
• Choose the Documents you want to order(Certified Copy, ROR-1B, FMB Map, EC, Adangal, House Tax Receipt, etc.).
• Place the order
• Once the Documents are made available, you can download, save, or share it

Difference Between EC, CC and Link Documents

An Encumbrance Certificate (EC) provides the history of registered transactions on a property for a specific time period, helping buyers verify whether the property has any financial or legal liabilities.

A Certified Copy (CC) is the official copy of a specific registered property document, such as a Sale Deed or Mortgage Deed, issued by the Sub Registrar Office.

Link Documents, on the other hand, represent the complete chain of ownership documents of a property, showing how the property has passed from one owner to another over many years.

In simple terms, EC shows the transaction history, CC provides the official copy of a particular document, and Link Documents establish the complete ownership history of the property.

Certified Copy, EC and Link Documents related Guidance by mypatta in AP Available in below Districts and SROs also

mypatta provides CC, EC and Link Documents related Guidance across major districts and SROs in Andhra Pradesh, including:

Anantapur District

• Property Documents in Anantapur R.O 
• Property Documents in Anantapur Rural
• Property Documents in Singanamala
• Property Documents in Tadipatri
• Property Documents in Pamidi
• Property Documents in Uravakonda

Sri Sathya Sai District

• Property Documents in Dharmavaram
• Property Documents in Chilamathur
• Property Documents in Madakasira
• Property Documents in Hindupur

Tirupati District

• Property Documents in Tirupati
• Property Documents in Renigunta
• Property Documents in Tirupati R.O
• Property Documents in Tirupati Rural

Other Major Districts

• Property Documents in Kurnool
• Property Documents in YSR Cuddapah
• Property Documents in Kakinada
• Property Documents in Guntur
• Property Documents in Krishna District
• Property Documents in Palnadu
• Property Documents in Visakhapatnam
• Property Documents in Prakasam

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Key Takeaways

EC, CC, and Link Documents are important property records used to verify ownership, transaction history, and legal status of a property. Checking these documents before purchasing property helps ensure clear title, and platforms like mypatta help users access property records and verify property details easily.

Aditya

Aditya is a real estate content expert with 3+ years of experience in property research and documentation. He writes about land record systems and digital tools that make property transactions easier.