What is this service?
The authority's confirmation that a completed building matches its sanctioned plan and is fit to occupy.
After construction, the competent authority inspects and issues completion and occupancy certification confirming the building matches the sanctioned plan. Occupying without it risks penalties and utility and resale problems.
Why and when you need it
- Why
- Buyers, banks and utilities ask for it; occupation without it carries legal risk.
- Who needs it
- Owners and developers of newly completed buildings.
- When
- On completion of construction, before occupation.
Required documents
- Sanctioned building plan
- Completion intimation by the licensed professional
- Photographs and measurement records as required
- Identity proof of the owner
Identity and supporting documents
- PAN card of each applicant or party
- Aadhaar card or another government photo identity and address proof
- Passport-size photographs
- For companies and associations: incorporation documents, board resolution and authorisation letter
Step-by-step procedure
- Complete construction as per the sanctioned plan
- File the completion intimation and application
- Support the authority's inspection
- Obtain the certificate before occupation
Fees, stamp duty and timelines
- Government fee
- Government fees, where applicable, are paid only on the official portal or at the government office. Confirm the current amount on the official portal before payment.
- Assistance charges
- Professional assistance charges are quoted after understanding your requirement. Government fees and SRCHN service charges are always shown separately. Confirm the final quote before work begins.
- Processing time
- Processing time varies by office and case. No completion timeline is guaranteed.
Government fees and SRCHN assistance charges are always kept separate. Nothing here is an invented price - confirm current amounts on the official portal or with our team before paying.
Legal requirements
- Applicable municipal and planning laws
Common rejection reasons
- Deviations from the sanctioned plan
- Completion intimation defects
- Pending objections from earlier scrutiny
Important cautions
Do not occupy before the certificate where the law requires it
Deviations must be assessed honestly - some cannot be certified
FAQs
Is an OC needed for an independent house?
Requirements vary by jurisdiction and building type - confirm with the competent authority for your case.
Buying a flat without an OC?
That is a red flag - have an independent lawyer assess the risk before proceeding.
OC vs completion certificate?
Completion certification records that construction is complete; occupancy certification permits occupation. The applicable requirement depends on the authority.
