Balasore Encumbrance Certificate — Form 25 EC Online 2026 | BhoomiScan
How to get the Encumbrance Certificate (Form 25 EC) for Balasore property online. Fees, processing time, and the 30-year search trap that wipes out every careless buyer.
Encumbrance Certificate — definition
A government-issued document listing all registered transactions on a property over a chosen period. Critical for buyers to verify the property is free of mortgages or liens.
Tehsils covered in Balasore district
Balasore district has 12 tehsils with land records on Bhulekh Odisha:
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Frequently asked
How do I check encumbrance certificate for property in Balasore?
Balasore land records are hosted on the Bhulekh Odisha portal (bhulekh.ori.nic.in). Search by Khatiyan, plot number, or owner name within the relevant tehsil. Cross-reference with the Encumbrance Certificate (Form 25) issued by the SRO before any transaction.
Is online encumbrance certificate sufficient or do I need a physical visit?
Online Bhulekh data is admissible but not always conclusive — Odisha title verification typically reconciles the online RoR (Khatiyan) with the Encumbrance Certificate and physical Sale Deed CCs. Balasore's SRO and Tahasildar offices remain the source of truth for legal admissibility.
What does BhoomiScan add for Balasore property buyers?
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