Documents required for property mutation (dakhil-kharij) — 2026

• Application form — State-specific (Form 11 / Form 6 / Form 7)
• Sale deed (registered) — For purchase mutation; original + 2 photocopies
• Will / Inheritance certificate — For inheritance mutation
• Gift deed (registered) — For gift mutation
• Partition deed (registered) — For partition between heirs
• Previous khata / RoR (Record of Rights) — Of the seller / previous owner
• Encumbrance certificate (EC) — last 13 years — From sub-registrar; shows no liens
• Property tax receipts (current) — Establishing tax payment up to date
• NOC from co-heirs — For partition cases — all heirs must sign
• Affidavit of sole heirship — For inheritance — when only one claimant
• Aadhaar of new owner(s) — Identity
• Identity + address proof of new owner — Voter ID / Driving Licence
• Two passport-size photos — Recent

• Death certificate of previous owner — For inheritance mutation
• Marriage certificate — For mutation to spouse
• Court order — If mutation is court-directed
• Power of Attorney (registered) — If applying via authorized representative
• NOC from bank — If property has existing mortgage

• Place of birth = jurisdiction for revenue records — apply at correct tehsil/municipality.
• Stamp duty must be paid before applying — sale deed must be registered.
• Encumbrance certificate for last 13 years from sub-registrar — proves clear title.
• Inheritance — if no will, all legal heirs must sign affidavit + apply jointly.
• Online mutation available in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, AP, UP, MP, Rajasthan via Bhumi/Bhulekh portals.
• Mutation does NOT confer ownership — your sale deed does. Mutation updates the revenue record (for property tax + future sales).
• Without mutation, you can't pay property tax in your name — essential for utility connections, insurance, loans.

Tehsildar / Municipal Revenue Officer. Online via state Bhulekh/Bhumi portal (where available).

→ Official source: https://services.india.gov.in/service/listing?cat_id=11&ln=en

If mutation is delayed beyond 90 days OR objections raised without your knowledge, file RTI to Tehsildar for application status + Patwari verification + objection details + projected completion.

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• Q: How long does mutation take? — 45-90 days under state Revenue Codes. In practice, 60-180 days; faster with online application + e-mutation enabled.
• Q: Is mutation required after sale? — Yes — without mutation, you can't pay property tax in your name, get utility connections, or sell onward smoothly.
• Q: What if mutation is rejected? — Appeal to SDM within 30 days under state Revenue Code. Free legal aid available via SLSA.
• Q: Cost? — Rs. 50-500 typically. Free in some states like Karnataka if online.
• Q: Inheritance — all heirs need to sign? — Yes — partition or joint mutation. If a heir refuses, apply for partition via court first.

1. Gather mandatory documents above before applying — saves a re-visit
2. Apply via official portal (link above) — no agent needed
3. Track status: see our status-check guides
4. If rejected for “documents inadequate”: request specific deficiency under §4(1)(d) RTI Act
5. For state-specific guidance: see state portals directory

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• Track status: How to check property mutation status
• State-by-state: Property Mutation across all 36 states
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• All documents checklists: All 30 checklists

• Statutory references: as cited in Specifications above
• Official portal: linked in “Where to apply” above
• RTI Act 2005 §§4, 6, 7, 19

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.