TNREGINET Guideline Value & EC Verification 2026
Official guide to check property market guideline values, survey number classifications, stamp duty rates, and download free Encumbrance Certificates (EC / வில்லங்கம்) across all 38 districts of Tamil Nadu.
Stamp Duty
Registration Fee
Transfer Duty (ULB)
Total Conveyance
* Note: Family settlement deeds, gifts within family, and partition deeds have special discounted caps of 1% to 2% with fixed ceiling charges.
How to Search Guideline Value on tnreginet.gov.in
Visit tnreginet.gov.in
Open the Inspector General of Registration (IGR) Tamil Nadu portal. Switch language to English or Tamil (தமிழ்) at the top right.
Select Search by Street or Survey Number
Under the "Guideline Value" tab on the homepage, choose Street for urban residential/commercial roads, or Survey Number for agricultural/layout plots.
Choose Zone, SRO, and Village
Select your Registration Zone (e.g., Chennai, Chengalpattu, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Salem), the specific Sub-Registrar Office (SRO), and Revenue Village.
View Official Rate & Classifications
Click Search to see the official Guideline Value per square foot / metre, effective date, and commercial or residential classification.
Free Encumbrance Certificate (EC / வில்லங்கம்) Online Search
Before purchasing any land or flat in Tamil Nadu, checking the Encumbrance Certificate is mandatory to ensure there are no registered bank mortgages, court attachments, or disputes:
Online Period Covered
Digital records from 1975 to Present Day are digitized and searchable 24/7 across all Sub-Registrar offices.
Cost & Download
Viewing and downloading an unsigned copy is 100% Free. Certified signed copies can also be requested online.
Browse Guideline Rates by Tamil Nadu District
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Guideline Value in Tamil Nadu (வழிகாட்டி மதிப்பு)?
Guideline Value is the minimum estimated market rate per square foot or acre fixed by the Government of Tamil Nadu (Registration Department) for property registration and stamp duty calculation in a specific street or revenue village. Property sale deeds cannot be registered below this government value.
Is checking Guideline Value and downloading EC completely free on TNREGINET?
Yes. Searching guideline rates for any street, survey number, or revenue village on the official portal (tnreginet.gov.in) is 100% free. Online viewing and downloading of unsigned Encumbrance Certificates (EC from 1975 onwards) is also completely free of charge.
How to check property Guideline Value by street name?
Visit tnreginet.gov.in -> Navigate to 'Guideline Value' (வழிகாட்டி மதிப்பு) -> Select 'Street' -> Choose your Zone, Sub-Registrar Office (SRO), and Revenue Village -> Type the Street Name -> Click Search to view the guideline rate per square foot or square metre.
How to check property Guideline Value by Survey Number?
On tnreginet.gov.in, select 'Guideline Value' -> Choose 'Survey Number' -> Enter District, Sub-Registrar Office (SRO), Village name, and your specific Survey / Sub-Division Number to see the agricultural or commercial classification and rate per cent / acre.
What are the current stamp duty and registration fees in Tamil Nadu?
For property sale deeds in Tamil Nadu: Stamp Duty is 7%, Registration Fee is 4%, and Surcharge / Transfer Duty is 2% (Total 13% for standard conveyance). Composite properties and family settlements have lower concession rates.
What is an Encumbrance Certificate (Villangam / EC) and why is it essential?
An Encumbrance Certificate (வில்லங்கச் சான்றிதழ்) documents all registered legal transactions (sales, mortgages, court attachments, leases, family settlements) on a property over a chosen period. A 'Nil Encumbrance' certificate proves the property has no pending bank loans or legal disputes.