Definition
An Encumbrance Certificate (EC) is a legal document that records all transactions related to a property, including sales, mortgages, partitions, and gifts. A Manual EC is the physically signed certificate obtained from the Sub Registrar Office (SRO).The manual version is required for court cases, government approvals, and certain banking processes.
How to Get Physically Signed EC Online from 1950?
You can download Manual EC or Physically Signed EC online easily via mypatta without visiting the Sub-Registrar office.
Steps to download Manual Encumbrance Certificate (EC) Online:
- Open mypatta and log in or sign up if needed.
- Go to property documents, ensure “Andhra Pradesh” is selected as the state,then tap the “Manual EC” icon.
- There are two ways to get Manual EC
- Through EC -If you select Search period from 1950 to 1983
- Clicking on Manual EC icon -Enter District,SRO,Village,Survey Number,Extent and Plot Number
- Tap on Search
- Once Manual EC is available to download, tap “View Document”. You can now save or share or download this document in PDF on your device.
Information Contained in a Manual EC or Physically Signed EC in Andhra Pradesh
A Manual Encumbrance Certificate typically includes:
- Property Owner Details – Present and past owners.
- Names of parties involved in each transaction (Buyer/Seller, Mortgagor/Mortgagee)
- Property details – Survey number, plot number, location, boundaries
- Transaction dates and nature – Sale, lease, mortgage, gift, etc.
- Document numbers and year of registration
- Remarks on encumbrance status – “Nil Encumbrance” if no record found
- Official seal and signature of the SRO.
Role and Purpose of Manual EC or Physically Signed EC in Andhra Pradesh
- Property Verification – Ensures the property is free of pending liabilities.
- Loan Processing – Banks often require manual EC for loan approvals.
- Property Sale / Transfer – Essential during resale or new registration.
- Legal & Court Cases – Manual EC is mandatory in certain disputes.
- Government Approvals – Required for inheritance, succession, and partition cases.
Important Tips and Considerations
- Always mention the correct survey number while applying.
- Check EC online via mypatta.
- Keep both manual EC and EC for different transactions.
- Use mypatta to get EC online, check status, and download EC certificate instantly.
Expert Tip : With mypatta, you can quickly apply Manual EC online, check EC online, and download encumbrance certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- 1.How is a Manual/Physically Signed Encumbrance Certificate different from a digitally signed Encumbrance Certificate?+
A Manual Encumbrance Certificate is issued physically and verified manually by authorities, while a digitally signed Encumbrance Certificate is an electronic version authenticated using a digital signature. Both serve the same purpose but differ in their format and ease of access.
- 2.Can a Manual Encumbrance Certificate show unregistered transactions or claims?+
No, a Manual Encumbrance Certificate only reflects transactions and claims officially registered with the Sub-Registrar. Unregistered encumbrances will not appear.
- 3.Can I get a Manual Encumbrance Certificate for 1984?+
Manual Encumbrance Certificate is only available from 1950 to 1983 in Andhra Pradesh.
- 4.Is a Manual Encumbrance Certificate applicable for agricultural and non-agricultural properties?+
Yes, a Manual Encumbrance Certificate can be obtained for both agricultural and non-agricultural properties.
- 5.Can a Manual Encumbrance Certificate show unregistered transactions or claims?+
No, a Manual Encumbrance Certificate only reflects transactions and claims officially registered with the Sub-Registrar. Unregistered encumbrances will not appear.
Shree Shreya
Shree Shreya is a content strategist with 3+ years of experience in real estate and digital content creation. She simplifies land records and property documentation through clear, practical insights.
