The Registration Department of the Government of Kerala, in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre (NIC) under the Department of Information Technology, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Government of India, has developed a website. This platform enables citizens of Kerala to conveniently apply for encumbrance certificates, check document status, and determine stamp duty and registration fees online.
How to Get Kerala Encumbrance Certificate Online
To obtain an Encumbrance Certificate from the website of the Kerala Registration Department, follow these steps:
Step 1: Visit the website of the Kerala Registration Department at http://keralaregistration.gov.in/pearlpublic/
Step 2: On the homepage, navigate to the ‘Certificate’ menu and select ‘Encumbrance Certificate.’ Then, choose the ‘Submit Application for EC’ option.
Step 3: You'll be directed to a new page where you need to fill out the application for the Encumbrance Certificate. After completing each section, click on the ‘Save/Update’ button to review the entered details.
Step 4: Once you've filled out the Encumbrance Certificate application form, click on the ‘Submit Application’ button.
Step 5: An acknowledgment message will appear, confirming the successful submission of your application. The message will also include a ‘View Acknowledgement’ button. Click on it.
Step 6: Print the Acknowledgment for your records and ensure to note down the ‘Transaction ID’ for future reference.
Step 7: The concerned Sub Registrar’s Office (SRO) will process your application to issue the certificate.
Step 8: You'll receive an SMS informing you about the status of your application.
How to Check the Status of the Kerala Encumbrance Certificate Online
To check the status of an Encumbrance Certificate application using the Kerala Registration Department's website, follow these steps:
Step 1: Visit the website of the Kerala Registration Department at http://keralaregistration.gov.in/pearlpublic/
Step 2: On the homepage, go to the ‘Certificate’ menu and select ‘Encumbrance Certificate.’ Then, choose the ‘EC Status’ option.
Step 3: A module will appear prompting you to enter the ‘Transaction ID’ associated with your application. Enter the Transaction ID.
Step 4: Click on the ‘Check Status’ button to retrieve the results.
Step 5: If the status of your application is ‘Certificate Issued,’ click on ‘Download Certificate’ to obtain the digital certificate online.
Contact Details
To reach out to the Department of Registration in Kerala for queries or to report any issues, citizens can use the following contact details:
Contact Numbers:
0471-2472118, 2472110
Email Address:
regig.ker@nic.in
Postal Address:
Inspector General,
Department of Registration,
Vanchiyur P.O
Thiruvananthapuram.
Kerala – 695035