Buying property? An EC is your first filter for red flags

What an EC really tells you

An EC lists registered deals on a property—sales, mortgages, releases, attachments—for the period you choose. It’s the go-to proof for banks and buyers that the title is clean. Just note: private, unregistered arrangements won’t appear here.

When you’ll need it

Home loan? Sale or purchase? Family transfer or a dispute? Pull the EC early. It helps spot issues like an old mortgage that was never released, before money moves.

How to get it online

Most states let you apply on their registration/land-records portal. Create an account, head to the EC section, enter property IDs (survey/plot/flat, SRO, locality) and pick a search window—buyers usually ask for 12-30 years. Pay the small fee and download the PDF in 2-5 working days.

Getting it offline (SRO route)