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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45-90 days under state Revenue Codes. In practice, 60-180 days; faster with online application + e-mutation enabled.

Yes — without mutation, you can't pay property tax in your name, get utility connections, or sell onward smoothly.

Appeal to SDM within 30 days under state Revenue Code. Free legal aid available via SLSA.

Rs. 50-500 typically. Free in some states like Karnataka if online.

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
• If rejected, file RTI: Full RTI guide
• Citizen RTI playbook: All 100+ scenarios
• 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.