How to change the name in electricity bill after gift deed has been signed

The transfer of the electricity meter is necessary after signing the gift deed. Below are the documents that you’ll need during the procedure:

• Application for transfer of Electricity Meter

• Copy of Sales Deed

• Copy of Property Tax Paid Receipt

• Copy of Latest Electricity Bill

• No Objection Certificate from the Property Owner

• Power Supply Agreement (PSA) form

• Address Proof

• Indemnity Form and Lighting Agreement

• Draft a letter addressed to the Manager of the electricity office of your area stating a request to transfer the electricity meter. You are required to include your name and address, the name and address of the previous owner, current electricity meter reading and the serial number of your Electricity meter, and Meter RR number (mentioned on the electricity bill).

• Attach and submit the duly filled application form and documents with the letter.

• After verifying the documents, you will be asked to pay the fee for this procedure.

• Once the payment is made, a receipt will be issued to you.

• After that, a technician will come to the house as per the address specified in the application.

• If the technician visit’s result is also satisfactory, the Electricity Meter name transfer will be processed to reflect your name in the records.

Alternatively, you can visit the website of your electricity provider for this process.

There are some cases when you may have to change the name on the electricity bill like when you move to a new home or when the previous property owner has died and the property has been transferred to their kids. Thankfully, most electricity boards have their online portals today through which you can easily change the name on the electricity bill.

• Visit the online portal of your electricity service provider.

• Carefully fill out the application form and submit it along with the relevant documents.

• After that, you’ll have to make the required payment.

• Next, the submitted documents will be verified by the authorities.

• If all the documents are in place, the electricity name transfer will be processed to reflect the your name in the records.

• Customer Identification Number

• An original as well as a copy of the last electricity bill

• Attested copy of the rent agreement/sale deed/gift deed to prove the property ownership

• Aadhaar Card

• Attested copies of ID and address proof

• NOC given by the previous owner

• Copy of the property tax receipt

• An indemnity bond on stamp paper

• Any other documents specifically requested by the concerned authorities

Now you know about the general process of name transfer of electricity connection.

For instance, if you live in Delhi and pay the electricity bill to BSES, then you can change your name in the electricity bill through their official website.

• Tap on the “Name change” button

• Log in to the portal.

• Enter your account number, consumer details, residential details, and contact details. Mention the reason for changing the name and details regarding the new name.

• Upload the relevant documents.

• Now, make the required payment for the name change process.

• After that, you’ll get the acknowledgment along with the application ID.

• Once your documents are verified, your name will be changed in the records.

Now you know about the electricity bill transfer process if you have a BSES connection.

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