IGRS AP Online - Application, Registration, Stamp Duty & More

The registration and stamps department of Andhra Pradesh has an official portal, a virtual medium to provide citizens with many services. Information about stamp duty, registration fee, property valuation, a list of the notaries, and much more can be found on this online portal, along with many services. Here, in this article, we have given you all the details that you might need regarding IGRS AP. 

What is IGRS AP?

IGRS Andhra Pradesh is an acronym that is used for inspector-general of stamps, revenue, and documents. The authority of IGRS is responsible for levying and collecting various property-related and other taxes in the state. The IGRS is situated in South India and has started an online portal that provides a host of services to its citizens.

Apart from the other services that IGRS provides, it is seen that the portal is more active in taking and solving complaints. This internet-based software facilitates clients to lodge their protests against the Member of Exchange and Members to Resolve, thereby responding. Furthermore, this portal enables us to keep track of all the complaints made.

Lockdown hasn't affected their services much. Thus, if you wish to know anything, you can log on to their official site.   

IGRS EC Andhra

The Andhra Pradesh government has launched the IGRS Encumbrance Certificate for all property owners. This certificate contains all the details about their property holdings. The encumbrance certificate pertains to obstruction in documentation regarding property on a mortgage or any other legal boundaries. 

IGRS AP EC is a binding document that contains details regarding plots, especially the encumbrance. The certificate is made to assure the buyer that the property is unsold free from any hindrances. Thus, the plot is safe to buy. In states like Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, etc., computerized ECs are made, unlike other states where ECs are handwritten.

Significance of an Encumbrance Certificate in AP

The Andhra Pradesh government presents a document known as an encumbrance certificate which is used to certify ownership of property and enable an individual to obtain a loan from a bank or financial institution. 

An EC acts as proof of ownership and is necessary for obtaining a loan from financial institutions or banks. If  you have not paid your property taxes for more than three years, they must obtain an encumbrance certificate from a Village or Panchayat Officer in order to update the land tax records. 

Additionally, this endorsement is also necessary to withdraw a Provident Fund for the purchase of a property or for the construction of a house.

Purpose of EC 

The chief goal to issue EC is as follows:

1. It is a mandatory document that is used in property transactions as evidence of ownership. 
2. This document is essential for owners who are bound with property-related loans.
3. EC is a detailed document that contains all the details alluding to the property for some time. The paper provides all the necessary information regarding the actual state of the property. 
4. To register a plot in Andhra Pradesh, you have to submit the EC along with the sale agreement, deed, and many other documents. 
5. If the tax regarding property is not paid for more than three years, then the owner has to show the EC to the Village Panchayat Officer for updating the tax records.

So, these are some of the essential vital points regarding IGRS EC Andhra. EC is the most crucial document to be produced before buying, selling, or reselling the property. Now, let us look at the details of an EC. 

EC Details 

The following is the list of AP registration and stamp document details that are included in the encumbrance certificate. 

• Name of the Proprietor
• Subtleties of the property
• Exchange identified with the property
• Information about the home loan or mortgage related to the property
• Total assets 
• Delivery deeds
• Blessing settlement (in case you have been gifted a property.) 

So, these are the details regarding EC in Andhra Pradesh. You can obtain your EC within a day. The charges for applying for an EC differ. The costs for EC up to 30 Years are Rs. 200/- and the controls for the ones above 30 years is Rs. 500/-.

AP Stamp Duty and Registration Charges

Stamp duty and registration charges form an integral part of property transactions in India. The stamp and registration Andhra Pradesh are tabulated below:

Criteria	Registration Fees
Sale deed	0.5%
Gift deed	0.5% Minimum: INR 1,000Maximum: INR 10,000
Agreement-cum- general POA	0.5%Maximum limit: INR 20,000
Sale-cum-general POA	INR 2,000
POA to construct, sell, transfer, develop immovable property	0.5%Minimum: INR 1,000Maximum: INR 20,000
Deed of lease	0.1%
Deed of License	0.1%
Deed of Conveyance	0.5%
Mortgage	0.1%

Criteria	Stamp Duty Charges
Sale of immovable property	5.00%
Sale agreement	5.00%
Development agreement	5.00%
Construction agreement	5.00%
Sale-cum-GPA agreement	6.00%
Sale-cum-GPA development	1.00%
Lease agreement for less than a decade	0.4%
Lease agreement between 10-20 years	0.6%

How to Calculate Stamp Duty Fee?

The AP Stamp and Registration department offers an AI calculator that assists the users in calculating stamp duty. Follow the steps outlined below to calculate the stamp duty fee:

• Navigate to the official website of IGRS AP

• Go to the Duty Fee Calculator

• Enter the major code, minor code, and the consideration value

• Click on Submit and the stamp duty will be displayed on the screen.

AP Stamps and Registration Payment

You can pay the Stamp Duty using a franking machine, e-stamping, or submitting physical stamp paper. Additionally, you can make the payment through demand draft, cash, or debit/credit card (if paying online in Andhra Pradesh). To use a franking machine, it is required to go to a vendor or location that has been approved by the IGRS Andhra Pradesh website. To make your stamp duty payment online, follow the steps outlined below:

• Navigate to the official website of SHCIL

• Select your state from the dropdown list i.e. Andhra Pradesh
• Click on Secure Login

• Enter your credentials and click on Login
• After signing in, input the information about the property and make the payments through online banking, National Electronic Funds Transfer, or using a debit or credit card.

AP Stamp and Registration Deed Details

If you are a property buyer, you can search for previous IGRS deed details Ap of the property you plan to buy. To check the seller's authenticity, here are the steps to do it. 

• Step 1: Log on to the official website of the AP registration and stamp department. 
• Step 2: You will be redirected to a page where you can search for registration AP details of apartments or buildings. 
• Step 3: Add the district, Mandal, village, survey number, plot numbers, etc., to get the details. 
• Step 4: Click 'Submit', and you will get all the details that you need.  

There are seven kinds of AP IGRS deed details in Andhra Pradesh, i.e., inheritance, partition, gift, settlement, grant order, release deed, and permanent lease deed. 

The inheritance deed includes the entries in revenue records and the predecessor's title. The partition deed consists of the partition among the family or non-family members at property registration. 

The gift deed is applied when one is given/ gifted a particular plot. The settlement deed is among the family members to divide the property. The release deed is also among the family and non-family members. Finally, the lease deed is of different kinds, and so are the charges for stamp duty and plot registration.  

These are the conveyance deeds that might be needed at the time of plot registration. 

AP Stamp and Registration Document Search

Your immovable property would become a permanent public record if you register it with IGRS Andhra Pradesh. So, anyone who wishes to buy your property will have all the information regarding your property. As per the Transfer of Property Act, the right or title to the property can be acquired if the deed is registered. Above is the list of deeds and how you can register them. If the transfer is not registered, then according to the Registration Act, it will be admissible. Below is the list of necessary documents required for plot registration.

1. Gift deed of immovable property.
2. Leases of immovable property.
3. Non-testamentary instruments are used to operate, create, declare, assign, and limit the right or title to the property. Sales, mortgage, release, and resettlement of property come under this category.
4. Non-testamentary instruments accept payment on account of creation, declaration assignment, and limitation of any right or title. 
5. Contracts to the transfer of immovable property for consideration are also contained in these papers, under Section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act. 

The documents listed above are the most important documents that are needed at the time of plot registration. Now, let us look at the    

AP Registration and Stamp Document Details

Apart from the documents mentioned in the above section, several other documents are required for property registration. Here they are:

• Sale contract or Sale deed
• Certificate of encumbrance
• Proof of the buyer's, seller's, and witnesses' identities (could be Aadhaar, Voter ID card, Passport or Driving Licence, etc.)
• Form 60 or PAN card, duly completed, with proof of identity and address for both parties.
• Photographs of the buyer and seller in passport size.

So, these are the essential documents that are used in plot registration. Having discussed EC's importance and purpose in the above sections, it's now time to emphasize the EC search under IGRS.  

IGRS AP Encumbrance Search 

One of the facilities of the IGRS portal is the EC search facility. It is important to note that you cannot avail yourself of this service when the server is busy. To search for an Encumbrance Certificate, you need to fill in the required details mentioned in the portal. Let us show you how. 

• Step 1: Visit the Andhra Pradesh Registration and Stamp Department portal online. 
• Step 2: Click on the Encumbrance Search from the right menu.

• Step 3: You will be redirected to a new page. Read the disclaimer and click on the submit button.
• Step 4: Again, a new page will be opened, including the document number, house number, apartment name, survey number, village name, etc. Select the district and sub-registrar's office under all options. 
• Step 5: You will then receive your EC online. 

List of Services Provided by IGRS AP

On the Andhra Pradesh IGRS website, you can:

• Access registration details by providing the required information on the Andhra Pradesh IGRS website
• Search for encumbrances on properties registered in sub-registrar's offices
• Get help with duty and stamp fee-related matters
• Confirm the validity of encumbrance certificates
• Locate the certificate of registration for a particular document.

IGRS AP Certificate Application: Application Procedure

The Integrated Registration System (IGRS) for Andhra Pradesh is an online portal developed by the Government of Andhra Pradesh to facilitate the registration process for citizens of the state. The process of registration is simplified and made easier with the help of the IGRS AP portal. To register follow the procedure outlined below:

Via MeeSeva Franchise

• Navigate to the official website of MeeSeva Portal.

• Under the Citizen Portal tab click on New Registration

• A registration form will be displayed on the screen, enter your basic information and contact details.

• Click on Submit
• An acknowledgement will be displayed on the screen and the same will be sent to your registered email address.

Via IGRS AP Portal

• Navigate to the official website of AP’s State Registration and Stamp Department

• Under the New Initiatives tab, click on Online EC

• Click on New Member and register yourself by furnishing your basic details. Additionally, create a user ID and password and click on Submit.

How to Download an Encumbrance Certificate: IGRS AP

To download an Encumbrance Certificate (AP), follow the steps outlined below:

• Navigate to the official website of AP’s State Registration and Stamp Department

• Under the New Initiatives tab, click on Online EC

• You will be redirected to a new page, here, login using your username and password.
• Now, select your District and SRO Location from the dropdown menu.

• Enter the registration document number and the registration year and click on Submit.
• The EC will be displayed on the screen, you can download and print a hard copy of the same for future reference.

IGRS AP: Village Directory

• Navigate to the official website of AP’s State Registration and Stamp Department

• Click on Village Directory on the home page.

• A list including district name along with district code will be displayed

• Select your district and mandal name.

• The village directory will be displayed on your screen.

It is a mandatory document that must be presented to buy, sell, or resell the property. Therefore, the deeds are essential before buying or selling any property. The article has focused entirely on stamp and plot registration, EC, etc. so that you can register for your property hassle-free. For more such details, keep reading NoBroker.     

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