Property Khata Transfer
Transfer the Khata - your municipal corporation's property tax record - into the new owner's name after a purchase, using the registered sale deed as the base document for mutation.
Required Documents
Step-by-Step Process
Collect the Base Documents
Gather the registered sale deed, the seller's Khata certificate/extract, and the latest property tax paid receipt.
Apply Online for Khata Transfer/Mutation
Submit the application on your municipal corporation's portal (e.g. BBMP, MCD), uploading the sale deed and required NOC/encumbrance certificate.
Pay the Mutation Fee
Pay the mutation fee - typically a small percentage of property value or a flat fee - along with any pending property tax dues.
Field Verification by Municipal Officials
A revenue inspector visits the property to verify it matches the submitted documents before the mutation is approved.
Collect the Updated Khata Certificate
Collect the updated Khata certificate/extract bearing the new owner's name, and update your property tax records accordingly.
Pro Tips & Warnings
- Mutation does not by itself confer ownership - it is only for tax and municipal record purposes; the registered sale deed remains the real proof of ownership.
- Complete the mutation within the stipulated period (often 3 months after registration) to avoid a penalty that some states levy for delayed applications.
- Khata (full/clear transfer) is different from B-Khata (irregular or unauthorized properties in some states) - confirm which category applies before purchasing.