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Published on: Aug 12, 2026
Jharkhand Non-Encumbrance Certificate
Non-encumbrance certificate is an important document for all property. The certificate confirms that the property is free from any dues and its ownership is clear and marketable. Jharkhand non-encumbrance certificate contains details of all transactions done on a particular property. In Jharkhand, the Department of Revenue issues non-encumbrance certificate. In this article, we look at the procedure for obtaining Jharkhand non-encumbrance certificate in detail.
Purpose of Non-Encumbrance Certificate
A non-encumbrance certificate can be obtained for the following reasons:
- For requesting a home loan from the banks.
- For acquiring a loan from the respective bank against a property.
- For the purchase and sale of a property.
- For stating that the property is devoid of any legal liabilities.
- To be aware of the previous transactions of property at the time of purchase its purchase.
- All transactions relating to the property that has been registered by the Registrar will be included in the document.
- All necessary details of the sale deed will be added to the Non-Encumbrance Certificate.
- 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 law.
- The Certificate is usually valid for a specific period, and it mentions the transactions that apply to that particular period.
Documents Required
The following are the required documents that should be furnished along with the application form:
- Application stamped with Rs.1.25 court fee.
- Proforma NEC.
- Affidavit.
- Income certificate.
- Identity Proof such as Aadhar card/ PAN card.
- Residence Proof such as Voter ID, Driving License, Electricity Bill.
Applicable Fee
The applicant does not need to remit an application fee for applying for a Non-Encumbrance certificate. But the applicant has to pay a service charge for availing the document, which is calculated based on the number of years, i.e. for the current year or every subsequent year.
Online Application Procedure for Non-Encumbrance Certificate
To apply online for Non-Encumbrance Certificate in Jharkhand, follow the steps mentioned below:
Visit Official Portal
Step 1: Kindly visit the official website of Single Window System of Jharkhand Government. Step 2: Click on "Department of revenue and registration" from the list of department displayed on the home page of the portal.Apply Online
Step 3: Select "Non-Encumbrance Certificate" from the service name and click on "click here to apply online" option. Step 4: On the next page, the login screen will open. Kindly log in for applying a Non-Encumbrance certificate.New Registration
Step 5: If you are logging for the first time then the applicant has to click on "New Registration" option. Step 6: A New Registration page will appear, wherein the applicant has to provide the following information:- Category of user
- Name of the user
- Email id
- Select country
- Mobile number
After filling all the relevant details, click on the
" Submit" button. Step 7: The applicant will receive an OTP in his/her mobile number and email ID.Provide Login Details
Step 8: Enter the OTP and click on the "Ok" button so that the current page will be redirected to the "login" page.
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Step 9: Now enter your email ID, password and click on "Login" button.
Step 10: After logging into the page the application form for Non-Encumbrance certificate will appear.
Complete the Details
Step 11: Fill the application form with the necessary details and attach the required documents along with the application form and then click the “Ok” button. Step 12: Upon submission, the applicant will receive a message as a confirmation of submission of application. Note: After verification, the certified copy of Non-Encumbrance certificate will be issued by the concerned authority in person.Download Non-Encumbrance Certificate
As an alternative, the certificate can be downloaded online by following the steps given below:
Step 1: Please visit the e-Nibandhan portal of the Registration department. Step 2: Click on "Search Non-Encumbrance" menu from the home screen.
Jharkhand Non-Encumbrance Certificate Portal
Step 3: Now select the appropriate year of Non-Encumbrance from the list.
Step 4: The applicant has to fill the application in the next page with details such as:
- District
- Date of application
- Name of Applicant
- Search for years
- Email id
- Phone
- Address
After filling the entire details, the applicant will have to click on the "Next" button.
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Step 5: Now select the mode of search to be conducted, the options include 'Party Details,' 'Property Details', and 'Deed Number.'
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Search by Party
Step 6: In the Party wise search, enter party details such as Party name, Father’s/Husband Name, Deed Type and Party type. One can also change the search year here. Click the Search button to proceed.
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Search by Property
Step 7: In Property wise search, enter property details such as Anchal Name, Mauja/Thana, Khata No., Plot No., and Deed type. One can also change search year here. Click the Search button to proceed.
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Search By Deed Number
Step 8: In Deed Number-wise search; enter deed details such as Deed No, Year and Deed type, and click the "Search" button to proceed.Search Fee
Step 9: Receipt or Challan is generated for the search depending on the number of search years. Click the "
Pay" button to make payment. The applicant can take the print out of the generated receipt/challan.
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Payment Gateway
Step 10: The payment can be completed either by internet banking or through the debit card. Select your respective bank and make the payment.
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Application ID
Step 11: Application Id, Transaction Id, and Reference Number are generated. Click "Continue" to proceed further. Step 12: Now enter the details relevant to the Non-encumbrance certificate to search your appropriate certificate and click on "Search" button. Step 13: The certified copy of Non-Encumbrance certificate will be displayed on the Current page, which can be downloaded by clicking on "Print" Option.
Jharkhand Non-Encumbrance Certificate Certificate
Processing Time
The processing of the Non-Encumbrance certificate in the state of Jharkhand may be completed in a single working day from the date of application.