EC vs CC: What Is the Difference?
The main difference between an Encumbrance Certificate and Certified Copy is the type of information each document provides.
| Particular | Encumbrance Certificate (EC) | Certified Copy (CC) |
|---|
| Main purpose | Reviews registered property transactions and ownership history | Provides a copy of a specific registered document |
| Focus | Property's registered transaction history | Details recorded in a particular deed |
| Useful for | Property due diligence and transaction checks | Reviewing registered deeds and document details |
| Examples | Transactions associated with the property | Sale Deed, Gift Deed, Partition Deed, etc. |
What Is an Encumbrance Certificate in Tamil Nadu?
A TN EC / Villangam is used to review the registered property transactions and ownership history associated with a property. It can be useful when checking property records before a purchase or during property due diligence.
What Is a Certified Copy in Tamil Nadu?
A Certified Copy Tamil Nadu is a copy of a registered property document. It can provide access to documents such as a Sale Deed, Gift Deed, Partition Deed, and other applicable registered documents.
Unlike an EC, which provides information about registered transactions associated with the property, a Certified Copy allows you to examine the details recorded in a specific document.
When Should You Check EC or CC?
The right document depends on what you are trying to verify.
An EC can be useful when you want to:
- Review registered property transactions.
- Check the property's ownership history.
- Conduct property due diligence.
- Review relevant transactions associated with the property.
A CC can be useful when you want to:
- Examine a specific registered deed.
- Review the details of a Sale Deed, Gift Deed, or Partition Deed.
- Verify information recorded in a particular document.
- Maintain a copy of a registered property document.
How to Get EC or CC Through mypatta
mypatta provides access to both EC and Certified Copy services in Tamil Nadu, depending on the document you need.
To Get a Certified Copy
- Select State as Tamil Nadu.
- Choose Certified Copy from the available property documents.
- Select the required SRO.
- Enter the Document Number.
- Enter the Registration Year.
- Submit the request.
To Get an EC
- Select State as Tamil Nadu.
- Choose TN EC / Villangam from the available property documents.
- Select the required SRO.
- Choose the applicable search option: Document Number or Survey Number.
- If searching by Document Number, select Document Number or Previous Document Number as applicable.
- Enter the required Document Number and Registration Year, then submit the request.
Conclusion
The difference between EC and CC in Tamil Nadu mainly lies in their purpose. An EC helps you review registered property transactions and ownership history, while a Certified Copy provides the details of a particular registered document. Knowing which record you need can make property verification more focused and help you review the relevant documents before a transaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
- 1. Is TN EC the same as a Certified Copy?+
No. TN EC / Villangam helps review registered property transactions and ownership history, while a Certified Copy provides a copy of a specific registered document.
- 2. Can I get a Certified Copy of a Sale Deed in Tamil Nadu?+
Yes. The Certified Copy service can provide applicable registered documents such as Sale Deeds, Gift Deeds, and Partition Deeds.
- 3. Can I search for a Tamil Nadu EC using a Survey Number?+
Yes. The TN EC service provides Document Number and Survey Number search options.
Archita
Real Estate Content Writer
Archita is a real estate content writer with 3+ years of experience creating easy-to-understand guides on property documents, land records, and registration services, helping users make informed property decisions.
