How to get the property tax bill changed from the previous owner?

Have you bought a new property and put off updating your information as the property owner in the government property tax records? If so, you should be aware of how simple and hassle-free it is for property tax name change online. I have included the procedures for changing your property tax name in Chennai in this response because I made the changes last year for my property there.

Property Tax Name Transfer Online Process

Follow the below process to get your name transferred on the property tax online easily:

• Visit

  https://chennaicorporation.gov.in/gcc/

  .

• Tap on “Online Services.”

• You will be redirected to a new page where you need to hit the “Property Tax” button.

• Now, tap on Name Transfer.

• Sign in with your username and password.

• Enter further information by logging in to the portal like the zone, division, bill number, address of the property, street name, etc.

• Use the same portal to submit your name change request.

• Following a thorough review of your

  property tax name change application form

  , the field officer will grant permission to have your name corrected in property tax records.

Moreover, you can get the

property tax name change application online by visiting the official website of your local municipality corporation.

I hope now you have a better understanding of the easiest way to change name on property tax bill.

I recently got mine done! Considering that this was the first time I was to experience this, honestly, I was a little sceptical in the beginning - thinking about how tedious the whole process would be. But, I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it actually is. The process of name change on the property tax bill is very simple given that you have all the necessary details and documents of the property with you before heading for a name change. I even got to know how important it is for both owners and buyers to update the official records of the local municipal corporation. Ignoring or delaying this would mean that all the receipts will be generated in the name of the previous owner/buyer and they have to bear the brunt of these dues.

To begin with, you will need to submit the following documents to the Commissioner of the Revenue along with an application form requesting name change:

Once your application is verified, the name change approval usually takes 15 to 30 days. 

In case of the death of the property owner, you will require to submit an affidavit and the original Death Certificate.