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 +metatag-keywords=(apply property mutation, mutation namantaran, property transfer revenue, dakhil kharij, property tax mutation)
 +metatag-description=(Apply at municipal/revenue office for property mutation (name transfer in revenue records) within 90 days of transfer. Free or Rs 100-1000. 30-60 days. Critical for tax + sale.)
 +}}
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 +====== How to apply for property mutation — title transfer (2026) ======
 +
 +{{ :social:auto:how-to-apply-property-mutation.png?direct&1200 }}
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 +<WRAP info>
 +**Quick answer:** Property mutation (also called **Namantaran** / **Dakhil Kharij** / **Khata Transfer**) is the **transfer of property ownership in municipal/revenue records** after a sale, gift, inheritance, or partition. Different from registration of sale deed (which is at Sub-Registrar). **Mutation is mandatory for property tax assessment + future sale + utility connections in your name**. Apply at **Municipal Corporation (urban)** or **Tehsildar / Patwari (rural)** within 90 days of property transfer. **Free or Rs 100-1000**. **30-60 days** processing.
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +===== Who can apply (eligibility) =====
 +  * Property bought / inherited / received as gift
 +  * Sale deed registered at Sub-Registrar (urban) OR registered partition / gift / will (rural)
 +  * No pending property tax dues on the property
 +
 +===== Step-by-step process =====
 +  - **Identify jurisdiction** — Urban: Municipal Corporation. Rural: Tehsildar / Patwari office.
 +  - **Find online portal (urban)** — Delhi: mcdonline.nic.in · Mumbai: portal.mcgm.gov.in · Bangalore: bbmp.gov.in · Chennai: chennaicorporation.gov.in.
 +  - **For rural / state Bhulekh** — UP: upbhulekh.gov.in · Bihar: biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in · MP: mpbhulekh.gov.in · MH: mahabhumi.gov.in. Most states have %%RoR%% (Record of Rights) online.
 +  - **Submit Mutation Application Form** — Urban: Form 6 (most cities). Rural: dakhil kharij application.
 +  - **Upload supporting docs** — Sale deed (registered) / Will (probated) / Gift Deed / Partition deed; Property tax paid receipt; PAN; Aadhaar; previous owner's NOC (if alive).
 +  - **Pay mutation fee** — Free in Delhi, Bangalore. Rs 100-1,000 in others. Some states charge stamp duty equivalent.
 +  - **Patwari / Inspector verification** — Field verification — Patwari (rural) or Inspector (urban) confirms physical possession.
 +  - **Mutation order** — Tehsildar (rural) or Assessor (urban) signs Order. New khata / new %%RoR%% generated.
 +  - **Update other records** — After mutation, update electricity, water, gas, society in new owner name.
 +
 +===== Where to apply, fee, and timeline =====
 +  * **Online portal:** [[https://mcdonline.nic.in|Municipal / State Bhulekh portal]]
 +  * **Offline:** Municipal Corporation office, Tehsildar office, Patwari office. CSC for some states.
 +  * **Fee:** **Free in Delhi, Bangalore** · **Rs 100-1,000 in other cities** · **Rural: Rs 50-200**
 +  * **Timeline:** **Statutory: 30 days** (RTPS state acts) · **Real-world: 30-90 days**
 +
 +===== What documents to keep ready =====
 +See our complete checklist: [[:documents:property-mutation|Documents required for property mutation]] — covers mandatory + optional + size/format specs.
 +
 +===== Common issues + how to handle =====
 +  * **Sale deed not registered** — mutation refused. Get sale deed registered at Sub-Registrar first.
 +  * **Property tax dues** — clear all dues before applying. Mutation refused with arrears.
 +  * **Inheritance — no Will** — submit succession certificate from court / family settlement deed signed by all legal heirs.
 +  * **Patwari demanding bribe** — file complaint to Tehsildar + ACB; mutation processing free of bribes is a right.
 +
 +===== If your application is delayed or rejected — file an RTI =====
 +
 +Most "delays" or "rejections" clear within 7-15 days of an RTI being filed. Use this 5-question template:
 +
 +<code>
 +1. Status of my application no. _____ dated _____ as on date.
 +2. The name + designation of the dealing officer assigned to my file.
 +3. The reasons for delay beyond the statutory timeline.
 +4. Copy of any noting / movement of my file in the past 30 days.
 +5. The likely date of issuance of my certificate / approval.
 +</code>
 +
 +**Auto-fill the PIO details + your case:** [[:rti-for-property-mutation-delay|Open the RTI Drafter →]]
 +
 +**Or browse state-wise scheme procedures:** [[:scheme-state:property-mutation:start|All state portals + RTI templates]]
 +
 +**Track your application status:** [[:check-status:property-mutation-status|How to check status guide]]
 +
 +===== Frequently asked questions =====
 +==== Sale deed registration is enough — why mutation? ====
 +Sale deed = Sub-Registrar record (legal ownership). Mutation = Municipal/Revenue record (tax + utilities). Both needed.
 +
 +==== Inheritance — without Will? ====
 +Submit succession certificate (issued by district court) OR family settlement deed (signed by all legal heirs + notarised).
 +
 +==== Multiple legal heirs — joint mutation? ====
 +Yes — all heirs' names on mutation. Or one heir applies after NOC from others.
 +
 +==== Mutation = ownership transfer? ====
 +Mutation reflects ownership but does NOT create it. Sale deed at Sub-Registrar is ownership. Mutation is record sync.
 +
 +==== Application stuck > 60 days? ====
 +File RTI to Tehsildar + Municipal Commissioner. Use our [[:rti-for-property-mutation-delay|mutation RTI generator]].
 +
 +===== Summary + what to do next =====
 +
 +<WRAP center round tip 90%>
 +**Bottom line:** Apply at **Municipal / State Bhulekh portal** (https://mcdonline.nic.in). Fee: **Free in Delhi, Bangalore** · **Rs 100-1,000 in other cities** · **Rural: Rs 50-200**. Timeline: **Statutory: 30 days** (RTPS state acts) · **Real-world: 30-90 days**. If delayed beyond timeline, file an RTI — most cases clear within 15 days.
 +
 +  * **Start your application:** [[https://mcdonline.nic.in|Municipal / State Bhulekh portal]]
 +  * **Document checklist first:** [[:documents:property-mutation|Required documents]]
 +  * **Track existing application:** [[:check-status:property-mutation-status|Status check guide]]
 +  * **If stuck — RTI Drafter:** [[:rti-for-property-mutation-delay|File an RTI in 5 minutes]]
 +  * **Talk to other citizens:** [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html|AwaazRTI community]]
 +  * **Browse all how-to-apply guides:** [[:how-to-apply:start|All 25 application guides]]
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +===== Related reading =====
 +  * [[:check-status:start|How to check status — 25 high-traffic services]]
 +  * [[:documents:start|Documents required — 30 checklists]]
 +  * [[:state-rti-portals-directory|All state RTI portals]]
 +  * [[:citizen-rti-playbook|Full RTI Playbook — 100+ scenarios]]
 +
 +===== Sources =====
 +  * Official portal: https://mcdonline.nic.in
 +  * Citizen feedback collected via [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html|AwaazRTI]] (composite, identifying details removed).
 +  * Statutory references: see relevant Act sections.
 +
 +//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
 +
 +{{tag>how-to-apply property-mutation citizen-services rti-fallback}}
  

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