Khata transfer — also called mutation — is BBMP's process for recording a change of ownership in the property register. It is required after every transfer of ownership: sale, gift, inheritance, partition, release or court decree. It is different from registration at the sub-registrar office, which records the transaction; transfer updates who is liable for property tax and who the Khata is issued to.
Who this is for
- Buyers whose Khata and tax receipts are still in the seller's name
- Legal heirs after the death of the recorded owner
- Recipients under a gift deed or a family settlement
- Co-owners dividing a property (bifurcation) or merging sites (amalgamation)
- Owners of flats where the parent Khata was never bifurcated into units
When you need it — common situations
After purchase
Apply as soon as the sale deed is registered; tax and e-Khata follow the Khata.
After a death in the family
Transfer to legal heirs with the death certificate and succession documents; a release deed if some heirs are giving up their share.
Before a sale
Buyers' banks will not proceed if the Khata is in a previous owner's name.
Before a loan or plan sanction
Both require the Khata in the applicant's name.
What Marvel does
- Check the current Khata, e-Khata and tax record against your deed and identify mismatches before filing
- Prepare the application with the correct BBMP form and annexures for your type of transfer
- Compute the transfer fee and arrange the affidavits and indemnities the ward office requires
- File at the ward/zonal office (or online where the service is available), attend for verification and respond to queries
- Follow up to issue of the Khata certificate and extract, then update the property-tax account and e-Khata
- Handle bifurcation or amalgamation where the property is being divided or merged
Documents and information usually required
- Registered sale deed / gift deed / partition deed / release deed / will and probate or succession certificate
- Previous Khata certificate and extract (in the previous owner's name)
- Latest property-tax-paid receipt
- Encumbrance Certificate for the recent period
- Death certificate and legal-heir / family-tree documents for inheritance
- Identity and address proof of the applicant(s); passport-size photographs
- Affidavit / indemnity bond in the prescribed format, where required
Khata transfer after a gift deed
If you received property through a registered gift deed, you will need to transfer the existing Khata into your name. The application generally requires the registered gift deed, previous Khata certificate and extract, latest property tax receipt, Encumbrance Certificate and your identity and address proof. Additional documents may be needed depending on the property records and the applicable BBMP process.
Before applying, check that the property details and names match across the gift deed, Khata and tax records. For the complete documents checklist, application steps and common problems, read our guide to khata transfer after a gift deed in Bangalore.
Step-by-step process
Record check
We obtain the existing Khata details and tax status and compare them with your deed.
Documentation
Application, annexures, affidavits; corrections identified and fixed first where possible.
Filing and fee
Submission at the jurisdictional BBMP office; transfer fee paid (a percentage of the stamp duty paid on the deed, as prescribed).
Verification
Office scrutiny and, where required, site or document verification; we respond to queries.
Issue
Khata certificate and extract issued in your name; we update the tax account and e-Khata.
Timeline and fees
Starting professional fees: Khata transfer after purchase from ₹15,000; after inheritance from ₹25,000. Typical completion: about 45 days once the file is complete — inheritance and partition cases can take longer because of the additional documents.
BBMP's transfer fee is prescribed as a percentage of the stamp duty paid on the transfer document and is paid to BBMP. Our professional fee is fixed and confirmed before we start.
Send us the situation in a couple of lines. We will tell you what applies — and if it is something you can do yourself.
Common problems we see
- Name spelt differently in the sale deed, tax record and Aadhaar
- Property number or dimensions differing between the deed and the Khata
- Tax arrears in the previous owner's name
- Parent Khata of an apartment never bifurcated, so the flat cannot get its own Khata
- Missing link in the chain — a gift or release deed that was never registered
- Heirs who have not signed a release, or a will that needs probate
Why Marvel Consultants
- We have filed these applications at BBMP ward offices across Bengaluru for over a decade and know what each office asks for
- Mismatches are found and fixed before filing, so the application is not rejected and re-queued
- We handle the related steps — e-Khata and tax account — not only the transfer
- Fixed fee, agreed in advance; BBMP fees paid to BBMP
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Khata transfer and Khata registration?
Khata registration creates a Khata for a property that has none (for example a newly formed site or a flat after bifurcation). Khata transfer changes the name on an existing Khata after ownership changes. Both go through BBMP; the documents differ.
Can Khata transfer be done online in Bengaluru?
BBMP has moved parts of the Khata process online through its e-Aasthi / Sakala-linked services, and e-Khata transfer is available for properties already on e-Aasthi. Paper Khata, inheritance and partition cases still involve the ward office. We use whichever route applies to your property.
How much does Khata transfer cost?
BBMP's fee is a prescribed percentage of the stamp duty paid on your deed. Our professional fee depends on the case type — sale, inheritance, bifurcation — and is quoted after we see the documents. There are no hidden "facilitation" charges.
Do I need Khata transfer for a flat?
Yes. Each flat should have its own Khata (bifurcated from the parent Khata of the building) and, within BBMP limits, its own e-Khata. If the builder never bifurcated the parent Khata, that has to be resolved first.
Do I need to visit your office to start?
No. Most matters start with a call or WhatsApp and photographs of your documents. We meet at our Yeshwanthpur office or at the property when a physical inspection, signature or original document is needed.
How are your fees structured?
A fixed professional fee agreed before work starts, quoted after a free first assessment of your documents. Government fees, stamp duty and statutory charges are separate and paid to the authority. We do not quote a headline price for complex matters because the work depends on what the records show.
How do I transfer Khata after a gift deed in Bengaluru?
After the gift deed is registered, apply to transfer the existing Khata into the recipient's name. Common documents include the registered gift deed, previous Khata records, latest property tax receipt, Encumbrance Certificate and applicant identity proof. The exact requirements depend on the property records and the applicable process. Read our gift deed Khata transfer guide for the full checklist and steps.
What documents are needed for Khata transfer after a gift deed?
Commonly required documents include the registered gift deed, previous Khata certificate and extract, latest property tax receipt, Encumbrance Certificate and identity and address proof. Additional documents may be requested depending on the property's records and the applicable process.