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What is EC View Online?
EC View Online is the feature on the Tamil Nadu Registration Department portal that lets you check the Encumbrance Certificate of any property. EC stands for Encumbrance Certificate.
It shows the complete registered transaction history of a property from 1987 onwards. Using EC View Online, you can check if a property has any loans, mortgages, court attachments, or ownership transfers registered against it.
This is one of the most searched property checks in Tamil Nadu. Property buyers, banks, and legal professionals rely on it regularly before any transaction.
The best part is that EC View Online is free, and you can do it from your phone or laptop without visiting any office.
What You Can See in EC View Online
When you use EC View Online, the result shows a detailed history of every registered transaction for that property. Here is what appears on screen:
| Field | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| Owner Name | All current and previous registered owners |
| Document Number | Unique registration number of each transaction |
| Transaction Type | Sale deed, mortgage, gift deed, partition, release, etc. |
| Registration Date | Date when each document was registered |
| Property Value | Consideration amount for each transaction |
| Encumbrance Status | Nil means no pending dues or loans on property |
How to Use EC View Online Step by Step
Open the Official Registration Portal
Open your browser and go to tnreginet.gov.in. This is the official Tamil Nadu Registration Department website. Always use this URL directly to avoid fake lookalike websites.
Login to Your Account
Click Login at the top right corner and enter your username and password. New users can click Register and create a free account using a mobile number. OTP verification takes under a minute.
Go to the EC View Section
After login, look for Encumbrance Certificate or EC View in the main menu. On some versions of the portal it appears under the Services section. Click on it to open the EC View Online search page.
Enter Property Details
Fill in the search form with these details:
- Zone and District of the property
- Sub-Registrar Office (SRO) name
- Village name where property is located
- Survey number of the property
- From Date and To Date for the EC period
Click Search to View Your EC
Click the Search button. The portal will load the EC details for your property. You can now view all the registered transactions on screen using EC View Online.
Download Your EC as PDF
After viewing the EC details, click Download or Print to save the EC as a PDF. If the download is not working, allow popups for tnreginet.gov.in in your browser settings and try again.
Two Ways to Search Using EC View Online
EC View Online gives you two options to search. Choose the one that works best for the information you have.
Option A: By Property Details
Use this when you have the survey number and village details. Enter Zone, District, SRO, Village, and Survey Number. Best for checking the EC of land or a plot.
Option B: By Document Number
Use this when you have the registration document number. Enter the document number and year of registration. This is faster and more accurate if you have the document handy.
Important: EC View Online shows records from 1987 onwards only. If your property was registered before 1987, you will need to visit the Sub-Registrar Office in person to get the older records.
Common Issues With EC View Online
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Conclusion
EC View Online is one of the most useful checks for anyone dealing with property in Tamil Nadu. It is free, fast, and available 24 hours. Follow the steps above to use EC View Online and download your certificate as a PDF in just a few minutes. For any issues, contact the helpdesk below.
