How to get Possession Certificate in Kochi?

Written By Gautham Krishna   | Updated on June 20, 2023




A possession certificate is an official statement provided to the citizen by the state government to obtain subsidy and loan for housing.

Documents Required to get Possession Certificate in Kochi

Following documents are required to get Possession Certificate in Kochi.

  • Aadhaar Card

  • Land Tax

  • Proof of ownership of property

  • Encumbrance certificate (evidence that the property in question is free from any monetary and legal liabilities)

  • Voters ID

Edistrict Registration

To get Possession Certificate online, you need to register in the Kerala E-district portal. 

Follow the below steps to register in Edistrict portal.

Kerala Edistrict Registration Create Account

  • Enter the basic details about the applicant such as name, address, aadhaar number etc.

  • Provide the login and password details.

  • Applicant has to validate their Aadhaar number to complete the registration in the E-district portal.

Apply Online for Possession Certificate in Kochi

Follow the below steps to apply online for Possession Certificate.

  • Click on "Possession Certificate".

Possession Certificate Kochi

  • Click on "Apply Now".

  • Select the eDistrict Register No.

  • Select the purpose of the application. (State Purpose/Outside State Purpose)

  • Enter the possession details of the applicant.
  • Provide the declaration.

  • Click on "Save and Forward".

  • Upload the required documents.

  • Click on Next.

  • Make the required payment.

Track Status of Possession Certificate in Kochi

Follow the below steps to track the status of your Possession Certificate in Kochi.

Edistrict Kochi Possession Certificate Track Status

  • Choose "From Date" and "To Date". Click on "Go".
  • Now you can see the list of all your requests.

  • Click on the certificate request to view the status of the request.

Download Possession Certificate in Kochi

If your application is approved, you will get an SMS informing that your Possession certificate is issued. Follow the below steps to download the Possession Certificate in Kochi. 

  • Choose "From Date" and "To Date". Click on "Go".

  • Click on Possession Certificate to download it.

Apply Offline for Possession Certificate in Kochi

Issuing Authority

  • Tahsildar issues the Possession Certificate in Kochi.

Time Required for Possession Certificate in Kochi

  • A possession certificate will be issued 7 days from the date of application.

Charges

If you are obtaining the service from Akshaya Centre, your charges will be

  • General Category- Rs 25 through Akshaya and Rs. 15 through E-district Portal

  • BPL card- Rs 15 through Akshaya and Rs. 15 through E-district Portal

Possession Certificate Application Forms

Possession Certificate Application Form in Kochi

FAQs

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