How to Change Ownership Name in Property Tax?

Any time the ownership of a property changes, the new owner must change name on property tax records. The main reason behind this is that if the municipal corporation is not notified of the property transaction and change of ownership of property, the former owner will be legally responsible for paying the taxes. 

In my experience, one of the reasons buyers are usually hesitant to change the name on the property tax is maybe their concern about lengthy processes. However, changing the name for property tax purposes is a quick and simple process. I will tell you how to change name on property tax bill. 

How to change owner name in property tax online?

To change the name on the property tax, you will need the following documents:

• Receipt for the latest property tax payment

• A certified copy of the selling transaction deed in your name

• NOC from the housing society

• A properly completed application form with your signature

You should make sure that application is be filed to the Commissioner of Revenue with the required supporting documentation. Within a span of 15 to 30 days of submitting and verification of the application and supporting documents, the changes will reflect in the records.

How to update owner name in property tax through mutation of the property?

For a smooth transition of the ownership title to the new owner, the NOC of the property might be also required. An affidavit and the original death certificate of the before the owner may also be required in the event of inherited property.

Along with paying the property tax, the new owner of the property must make sure that any other receipts, such as the water and energy bills, are transferred to his name.

Property tax can be cited as proof or record that you are the owner of the property for which you are paying tax. Now suppose your property is registered in someone else’s name and if the person is paying your taxes, do you know what it will mean? It will mean that the person is the owner of the property. This did happen to us hence without even thinking about the property tax name change fees for even a second, we opted for it. There is no online provision for property tax name change online so let me share the offline method here.

How to do the property tax name change online thane?

After the sale or purchase of a property, make sure you pay the property tax on your name regularly. This will ensure that you are the owner of the property and that the property is registered in your name only. There is no Thane Municipal Corporation or TMC property tax name change online process so you have to do it offline as of now. So just take with you some documents like the

• Receipt of the last paid tax on the property

• An attested copy of the sale deed that mentions your name

• NOC from the housing society

• The relevantly filled application along with your signature

You will need to visit the Commissioner of Revenue with all these documents to do the Thane property tax name change. 

It usually takes 15 to 30 days to get the name change done. If it is taking more time, visit the Commissioner of Revenue and ask the reason behind it. 

Usually, the cost for changing the name in property tax is 1% of the property cost or Rs 25-100. It's better to ask the  Commissioner of Revenue about the property tax name change fees.

You should not be paying tax for someone else’s property. After handing over a property to someone the property tax name change must also be done so that the rightful owner gets to pay the tax and has the proof of it as well. If someone else pays the tax then he can have a claim over the property which I guess no one should want to see. It is not at all hard to change the name but if you do not know how to change name in property tax online Thane, let me help you.

• Receipt of the last tax paid

• An attested copy of the sale deed in the name of the current owner

• NOC from housing society

• Duly filled form

You can submit these to the Commissioner of Revenue and get the task done offline. These documents are also needed for the TMC property tax name change.

As of now I do not think there is any online method for changing the name so I will suggest you to visit the office of the Commissioner of Revenue and ask them about it.

While doing the property tax name change, do note that you will also need to do the mutation in your name to make your ownership strong and firm for the rest of your life.

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If you want to change ownership name in property tax in Thane, you’ll have to visit the office of the Commissioner of the Revenue and submit an application form as well as proofs like a NOC from the housing society, proof of ownership like a sale deed copy, last paid property tax receipt, etc. This process can take around 15-30 days.

Besides changing the name in the property tax, mutation of the property is also needed for transferring the ownership title to the new owner. For this, you may need the NOC of the property. If it’s an inherited property, you may need an affidavit and the original death certificate of the previous owner.