Karnataka - Change Name BESCOM Electricity Bill or Meter

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Procedure

Apply Online

1. To Change Name BESCOM Electricity Bill or Meter, the applicant has to make the application online via link
2. The applicant has to enter all the details in the application form.
3. And tick the “I accept” undertaking to pay any outstanding dues/short claims arise or detected at later stage, periods prior to the date of transfer.
4. Now, upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. After completing with all the details click the “submit” button.
6. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
7. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
8. Once the name change is processed, the applicant will receive a confirmation or acknowledgment from BESCOM indicating the successful name change.
9. If the name change also involves changing the meter's ownership, BESCOM will update their records accordingly.
10. If there are any outstanding dues or pending bills, make sure to settle them before or during the name change process.
11. This entire process can be completed within 1 -2 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Passport size photographs
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Proof of ownership
• Latest Tax Paid Receipt/Katha Certificate
• No Objection Certificate (NOC)
• Affidavit
• Passport size photographs
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited
Corporate Office, BESCOM K.R. CircleBangalore-560001
Phone - 080-22085093
Email - [email protected]
Contact link

Eligibility

Here are the eligibility criteria:

• The applicant must be the current owner of the property.
• The applicant must have a valid proof of ownership, such as a sale deed or a registered lease agreement.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 1 – 2 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Nationality
• Gender/age
• Residential Address
• City
• ZIP code
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Fax
• Postal address
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• In Karnataka, the process of changing the name on the BESCOM (Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited) electricity bill or meter is known as "Name Transfer" or "Change of Name." It involves updating the account holder's name and details for the electricity connection in the BESCOM records.

Information which might help

• When a property ownership changes, or there is a need to update the account holder's name for any other reason, the existing name on the electricity bill needs to be transferred to the new account holder's name. This process ensures that the correct person or entity is responsible for the electricity connection and billing.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• The Name Transfer or Change of Name process is necessary to maintain accurate and up-to-date records with BESCOM and to ensure that the correct party is billed for the electricity consumption at the property.