A Non-Encumbrance Certificate (NEC) or NON-LA certificate is a document that confirms that a particular property is free from any legal or financial liabilities. It is an essential document required in real estate transactions in Kerala, India.
To obtain a NON-LA certificate in Kerala, you will need to follow these steps:
- Visit the official website of the Kerala Registration Department at https://keralaregistration.gov.in/ and select the option “Apply for Encumbrance Certificate” from the menu.
- Register as a new user by providing your personal details such as name, email address, and mobile number.
- Once registered, log in to the portal and fill in the required details of the property for which you want to obtain the NON-LA certificate.
- Pay the application fee online using the available payment options.
- Submit the application and wait for the processing to complete.
- Once the application is processed, you will receive the NON-LA certificate either by post or online, depending on the option selected during the application process.
Note that it may take a few days to a few weeks for the NON-LA certificate to be issued, depending on the workload of the registration department. It is advisable to keep track of the status of your application regularly to ensure timely processing.