If you are thinking that your ownership certificate for the newly purchased plot is all you need for the land to be recorded under your name, you are wrong. Here’s where Property Mutation comes in.
Granted, the ownership certificate gets you the title of ownership of the land legally transferred but property mutation is required for the registration to be recorded in the revenue records. If it is not recorded in the revenue records, then the property tax payments will have to be paid by the previous owner.
From applying for property mutation to all the documents required, there is a lot more to know about property mutation. Here’s everything you are looking for.
How Do You Apply For Mutation Of Property?
If you visit your local municipal body, they will provide you with an application form that has to be filled and submitted. Along with a property mutation fee, this form has to be duly filled, signed and submitted. Apart from doing this in person, some states also allow this to be done online. When you submit the filled application, you also need to submit a few documents.
What Documents Should Be Submitted With The Application?
- Copy of the sale deed.
- Copy of the latest property tax payment.
- Indemnity bond.
- Affidavit on stamp paper of requisite value.
- ID proof (Aadhar)
Verification And Completion
The authorities will verify the documents that you submitted along with the property details. Once all of it checks out, you will receive your property mutation certificate within 15 to 30 days.
When Do You Need To File For Mutation Of Property?
You need to file for mutation of property under three circumstances:
- When you buy a property: If you are buying a plot from anyone, you need to apply for mutation of property with all the documents mentioned above.
- Getting a property after the death of the owner: If you are an heir and you get properties after the death of the owner, then you need to apply for mutation of property by submitting the above documents and also the death certificate and copy of the will.
- Through power of attorney: Submit the power of attorney, copy of the will and all the other documents mentioned for attaining the property mutation certificate.
Though the penalty that comes with not creating a property mutation document is very minimal, it is always better to get it done as future buyers will require them. It will also avoid any confusion with regard to the payment of taxes.
You can check mutation status, transaction details with summary report here:
https://landrecords.karnataka.gov.in/service10/
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