How to Change Name in Electricity Bill, if the Owner of the House has Deceased?

Hey Friends,

I completely agree with Aaryan regarding his discussion about

application for change of name in electricity bill after death. I recently assisted one of my friends, Krishna with the procedure. Hence, I discovered that you must go to the authorities and present the proper paperwork in order to change the name under which the electricity bill was previously issued to the legal heir.

The process of changing name on utility bills after death is pretty simple. You should follow the steps mentioned in the above-mentioned answer. I would like to brief you on the steps that we followed for the same.

Even though changing the name on your electricity bill is a pretty straightforward procedure, you must physically go to the electricity board office and file an application. 

You might also need to go to a few additional locations to get the documents confirmed, such as a notary office or the office of a gazetted officer. But after everything is finished, you can just submit the application and supporting paperwork and wait for the technician to come over to finish the procedure.

Now, the specific process and document list may vary from one board to another. To learn the precise requirements, it is still preferable to visit the authorities.

• Visit the office of the local electricity board. If you want to change the name on your power account, you can ask for an application form. You might have to make a payment depending on the form.

• You must submit an application to the appropriate office along with the needed paperwork.

• The authorities will verify your documentation once you've turned in your application and supporting paperwork.

• At the end of the verification process, you might be required to pay a fee.

• Next, a lineman will be dispatched to your address when your application has been internally processed.

• The lineman will ask about the settings you mentioned for the meter. The name transfer in the electricity bill will be done following confirmation.

I would like to conclude here about the application for change of name in electricity bill after death. I hope this helps:)

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Last year when my uncle passed away everybody in my family was grieving. But there were many formalities that needed to be attended to. One such task was an online name change in electricity bill in the name of my cousin. I knew I had to take up the responsibility of formalities like these because my uncle's family was not in a state to take up these responsibilities. Let me explain to you the entire process of name change in the electricity bill.

How to change name in electricity bill after death letter?

It is really crucial to change name on the electricity bill after the owner passes away. I contacted the electricity company and requested them to change the name on the bill from my uncle to my cousin. The electricity company asked me for some documents to verify the identity of the owner who passed away, that is my uncle and also to verify the identity of my cousin.

How do I change the name on my electric bill after death?

1. The first thing to do is to contact the electricity company and let them know about the death of the owner.

2. Post this you can request them for a name change in the electricity bill.

3. They may require some documents from you to verify the identity of the deceased and the identity of the person in whose name the electricity bill has to be changed. Keep all of the documents ready with you. They may also ask for the death certificate of the owner along with other relevant documents.

4. After the documents are verified by the electricity company they will update the new name on the electricity bill.

The new owner can also be required to provide proof of ownership of the property for which the electricity bill is generated. This may also be required for the name change process in electricity bill.

Now you know how to change name in electricity bill after father death.

What is the process of electricity bill name change after death?

To learn how to change name in electricity bill after death you need to visit your nearest electricity office. Bring the documents required to change name and once you submit the application form and documents you have to pay the fee. A lineman will visit your house to check the meter settings and confirm the name on the meter will be changed.

Documents required:

• Customer Identification Numbers which will be mentioned on your previous bills. 

• Original and copy of electricity bill. 

• Death certificate of the deceased

• Legal heirship certificate

• Property selling documents to verify the ownership details.

• A copy of last paid tax receipt

• Aadhar Card

• An indemnity bond on a stamp paper.

• Any other documentation the authorities have requested to submit.

I hope you understand now electricity bill name change after the death of the owner.

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