IndiaFilingsIndiaFilings

Karthiga

Expert

Published on: Mar 28, 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 obtainingĀ 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"Ā  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"Ā  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 OTPĀ  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. Jharkhand Non-Encumbrance Certificate Step 8 Jharkhand Non-Encumbrance Certificate Step 8 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 ā€œOkā€ button. Step 12:Ā  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-NibandhanĀ  portal of the Registration department. Step 2: Click on "Search Non-Encumbrance" menu from the home screen. Jharkhand Non-Encumbrance Certificate Portal Jharkhand Non-Encumbrance Certificate Portal Step 3: Now select the appropriate year of Non-Encumbrance from the list. Step 4: The applicant has to fillĀ  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.  

Jharkhand Non-Encumbrance Certificate Image 1 Jharkhand Non-Encumbrance Certificate Image 1 Step 5: Now select the mode of search to be conducted, the options include 'Party Details,' 'Property Details',Ā and 'Deed Number.' Jharkhand Non-Encumbrance Certificate Image 2 Jharkhand Non-Encumbrance Certificate Image 2

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. Jharkhand Non-Encumbrance Certificate Image 3 Jharkhand Non-Encumbrance Certificate Image 3

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. Jharkhand Non-Encumbrance Certificate Image 4 Jharkhand Non-Encumbrance Certificate Image 4

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 theĀ  "

Pay" button to make payment. The applicant can take the print out of the generated receipt/challan. Jharkhand Non-Encumbrance Certificate Image 5 Jharkhand Non-Encumbrance Certificate Image 5

Payment Gateway

Step 10:Ā The payment can be completed either by internet banking or through the debit card. Select your respective bank and make the payment. Jharkhand Non-Encumbrance Certificate Payment Jharkhand Non-Encumbrance Certificate Payment

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:Ā 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 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.

Concerned Authority

After verification of the application, the document will be issued by a Sub Registrar/ Joint Sub Registrar.
Back to Learn