Apply Online

1. The applicant shall visit the following online portal to apply online Link
2. In the given page, please click on the “Name Transfer” option to reach the “Login” page.
3. Here, please enter the login credentials as appropriate and then click on the "Login” button.
4. A new user shall click on the “Not Registered?” option and choose “Citizen” from the dropdown list to reach the “Citizen Sign up” page.
5. Please complete the prompts as appropriate. Please enter the captcha at the given space as appropriate. Please click on the checkbox for the declaration and then click on the “Sign up” button to get a new page and at the same time an “OTP” will be sent to the registered email ID and mobile number.
6. Please enter the received “OTP” at the prompted space as appropriate and click on the “Activate” button to get a new page with “Activation Successful, please log in using your credentials.” message. Please log in using the log in credentials.
7. Once log in, the applicant will reach the dashboard page.
8. Here, please click on the “Create Service Request” option provided on the left part of the screen to get a new page. Please select “Property Tax” and “Name Transfer” from the dropdown list for “Service Category” and “Service” respectively and then click on the “Continue” button to reach the “Service Request Form” page.
9. Please complete the online form prompts as appropriate. Please upload the appropriate document as applicable (as mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page). Please click on the “Save & Submit” button to reach the next page.
10. Please follow the on-screen information to complete online form submission. The applicant shall process the online payment as applicable.
11. Once the online application is submitted, the applicant will get an acknowledgement. Please keep it for future reference.
12. ”SMS” triggered update on application status will be sent to the applicant’s mobile. So, keep track of the notification from the department.
13. This application will be processed further. Concerned authorities will verify the applicant’s details and documents.
14. Once the documents are verified, a designated authority from the revenue department will inspect the property to ascertain the details mentioned in the application.
15. Once the above said steps are complete, particulars furnished and the document produced are found correct. A transfer order will be issued within 15 to 30 working days or as per the timeline provided by the department.
16. The status, viz. Approval or Rejection, if any, will be conveyed to the applicant through an “SMS” or by post as per norms.
17. The certificate will be hand-delivered or delivered through post or as per applicable norms.
18. Please refer to the “Fees” section of this page for fee requirements.

Apply In-Person:

1. In order to change the name in property tax and in the concerned revenue department records, the new owner of the property should approach the concerned office of the municipal corporation / municipalities / panchayat office having jurisdiction over the area as appropriate.
2. Contact Link Select districts option from the left part of the screen. In the given page, please select the name of the district to reach the respective district page. Here, select the hyperlink for respective portal. In the district portal, please select “DIRECTORY>PUBLIC UTILITIES>Municipalities“ or “DIRECTORY >Contact Directory” or “ABOUT DISTRICT>ADMINISTRATIVE SETUP> Revenue Administration” option for contact details AND Panchayat please use the excel sheet hyperlink against your state/UT for a new page. Here, please process the page prompts as appropriate and click on the “Sign In” button to get the file downloaded.
3. Please visit the respective office and consult with the designated authority. The authority will provide the details for applying. The applicant shall meet the designated authority as advised and collect the application form or write on a plain A4 sheet as advised.
4. The application form can be downloaded using the following Link
5. Please complete the application form. Attach the documents as per the “Required Documents” section of this page along with the appropriate payment of fees as per acceptable mode (challan/DD) and submit it to the designated receiving authority as advised.
6. After receiving the application, the authorities will examine the application and other documents furnished. If all are in place, the application will be accepted and an acknowledgement receipt will be provided. Please keep it safe for future reference.
7. ”SMS” triggered update on application status will be sent to the applicant’s mobile. So, keep track of the notification from the department.
8. This application will be processed further. Concerned authorities will verify the applicant’s details and documents.
9. Once the documents are verified, a designated authority from the revenue department will inspect the property to ascertain the details mentioned in the application.
10. Once the above said steps are complete, particulars furnished and the document produced are found correct. A transfer order will be issued within 15 to 30 working days or as per the timeline provided by the department.
11. The status, viz. Approval or Rejection, if any, will be conveyed to the applicant through an “SMS” or by post as per norms.
12. The certificate will be hand-delivered or delivered through post or as per applicable norms.
13. Please refer to the “Fees” section of this page for fee requirements.

• Application form Link
• Address proof of the applicant (PAN Card /Driving Licence / Bank Passbook / Electricity Bill / Telephone Bill)
• Identity proof of the applicant (Voter ID / Passport / Aadhaar card / Driving licence)
• A requisition letter

• In case the property is owned from a 3rd party through sales, then please enclose the following document…
  • Attested copy of the registered document (sale deed) that is in applicant’s name
  • Encumbrance (EC) certificate reflecting the sale and the applicant's name as owner of the property

• In case the property is inherited from parents after their demise, then please enclose the following document…
  • Encumbrance (EC) certificate reflecting the name of the demised parent as applicable
  • Original death certificate of the deceased people
  • Legal heir certificate
  • An affidavit may also be needed
  • NOC certificate from the other legal heirs to change the name in the property tax

• In case the property is gained from the property partition / gift / settlement / will, then please enclose the following document…
  • Attested copy of the registered document (sale deed) that is in applicant’s name
  • An affidavit may also be needed
  • Encumbrance (EC) certificate reflecting the sale and the applicant's name as owner of the property
  • Copy of the will as per requirement

• Up-to-date Property tax or vacant land tax paid receipt
• Property card as per requirement
• Aadhaar card
• NOC from the housing society as per requirement
• In case the applicant is a minor, then the guardian should provide their Aadhaar card

Note: Apart from the above documents, the authorities may ask for additional information or documents. Please provide them for processing.

Commissionerate of Land Reforms
Ezhilagam,
Chepauk,
Chennai - 600 005
Tamil Nadu, India.
Fax: (044 - 2855 3638)
Email: landref@tn.nic.in
Contact Link.
TALUK OFFICES Contact link Please select your area to view the respective taluk office address.

Ministry of Finance,
Department of Revenue,
Room No. 48C,
New Delhi - 110001 (India).
Phone: 91-11-23092686
Email: dirnc-dor@nic.in
Contact Link

• Applicant should be a citizen of India.
• The new owner of the property is eligible to apply.
• The application should be submitted within 3 months from the date of registration of the title deed and within 12 months in case of inheritance.
• Applicant should be the owner of the property for which the name transfer is required from its past owner.
• The property should be free from any legal litigation.
• The property tax for the particular property should be paid up to date.
• In case the applicant is a minor, then the guardian or the power of attorney shall jointly apply.

• Each state has different fees structure. So, it is advisable to pay as per authorities quote at the time of applying.
• The applicant needs to pay the processing fee derived by the department. The amount is based on the property.
• Please follow the mode of payment as applicable.

• The property tax name transfer is valid till…
  • The sale of the property.
  • The transfer of ownership.
  • The transfer to legal heir in case of death of property owner.
  • The transfer for other reasons (family property partition etc).

• The application form can be downloaded using the following Link

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• The property tax name change can be completed within 15 to 30 working days or as per the timeline provided by the department.

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• Whenever a property is acquired after executing a sale deed and registered, the owner of the property should change the name in the property tax.
• The ex-owner of the property should insist the new owner of the property to change the name in the property tax as appropriately to avoid liabilities.
• When buying a property, the buyer should pay attention to check the name on the property tax.
• Incomplete application will be rejected.
• Avoid spelling mistakes while filling the application form.

• Property tax assessment number
• Zone, Ward etc.
• Door number of the property
• Location
• Pincode
• Existing owner name
• Applicant Name
• Nature of transaction
• Value of the property
• Name of the owner as per revenue records
• Address for correspondence
• Name of the transferor
• Name of transferee
• Complete address of the applicant
• Email ID
• Mobile number
• Aadhaar Number

• The name change in the property tax arises due to purchase of a property from a seller or due to family property transferred as a result of property partition or due to inheritance due to dismissal of the parent.
• It is mandatory to have the property tax in the name of the present owner name in order to exercise true ownership.

• Always pay the property tax on time and clear all dues.

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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