How to Change Name in GHMC Property Tax?

To change the owner name in GHMC property tax records, visit the GHMC website or nearest Citizen Service Center. Submit an application for mutation along with sale deed, latest tax paid receipt, encumbrance certificate, and possession letter. Pay the applicable mutation fee. After document verification by GHMC officials, the name gets updated in property tax records, usually within 15-30 days. You can then download the updated tax receipt showing the new owner's name online. Below, I have shared how to change name in GHMC property tax.

What are the Steps to Change Name in GHMC Property Tax Online?

1. Visit the official GHMC website and go to the Online Services section

2. Select Property Tax, then click on Owner Name Correction

3. Enter the Assessment Number and registered mobile number, then submit

4. Choose the Request Type (such as Owner Change)

5. Enter the vendor name (previous owner), new owner surname, and new owner name

6. Fill in the Registration SRO, document number, and registration date

7. Attach scanned copies of the sale deed, latest tax receipt, and identity proof

8. Review all entered details for accuracy before submitting

9. Note the application number to track your request

Required documents include the registered sale or gift deed, latest tax receipt, identity proof, encumbrance certificate, and NOC where applicable.

When is Owner Name Correction Needed in GHMC Records?

Name correction becomes necessary in several common situations, such as buying or selling a property, inheriting it through succession, correcting a spelling error, or updating a name after marriage. In cases involving sale, inheritance, or changes in built-up area, owners may also need to apply for property tax reassessment alongside the name correction to keep the tax demand accurate and up to date.

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If you need to change the owner's name in GHMC property-tax records (after sale, inheritance, gift, or correction), follow the proper “mutation or owner name correction” process. Here is how to change name in GHMC property tax:

• Gather required documents, such as: 

  • Registered Sale Deed / Gift Deed / Transfer Deed

  • Latest property-tax receipt

  • Encumbrance Certificate (EC) showing a clear title

  • Identity proof and address proof of the new owner

  • If applicable (inheritance or deceased previous owner) death certificate or a legal heir, or a succession certificate.

• You must go to the nearest GHMC office or the office of the Commissioner of Revenue.

• Request for Owner Name Correction” (mutation/name change).

• Enter your existing Property Tax Identification Number (PTIN) or assessment number, the property’s door/house number, ward/circle, and old owner details.

• Then provide new owner details (name, contact, address) along with registration (SRO) details, deed number, and date.

• Attach sale or gift deed, EC, latest tax receipt, new owner’s identity & address proof, and other supporting docs as required.

• There is a mutation fee (often 0.1% of property market value) if there is a change of ownership due to sale/gift, etc. Pay that fee.

• The GHMC revenue department reviews your submission. Sometimes, a physical verification/site inspection is required. 

After verification and approval, the name gets updated in property-tax records, and a new tax card / updated details will be issued reflecting the new owner. For online steps, you can follow Mukund22's step-by-step instructions.

To update your name on the property tax online in Telangana, you must go to the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation official website or office. Before changing my father’s name, I researched how to change name in property tax online Telangana. Here is the process I came across:

1. Go to

   https://ghmc.gov.in/#eservices .

2. Scroll over the “Online Services” option.

3. Click on “Property Tax” followed by “Owner Name Correction.”

4. Mention the assessment number and mobile number.

5. Tap on “Submit.”

6. Fill out the application form with the new owner’s information.

7. Upload scanned copies of all the necessary documents and pay the required fees.

However, I followed the offline steps to change my father’s name, so I am sharing those steps below.

How to Change Name in GHMC Property Tax Offline?

1. Request the GHMC property tax name change application form from the GHMC office.

2. Enter all the required details, including the current owner and the new owner's information, in the applicable fields.

3. Complete the form and attach the sale deed, identity proof, tax receipts, and other documents.

4. Submit the filled form to the relevant person in the office.

5. Finally, make the required payment.

I hope you found this information helpful.

You can do the GHMC property tax name change only after doing the mutation or transfer of property. The process is pretty straightforward. I am not familiar with the online process so let me share how I did it offline. Just download the relevant form, fill in all the details, and submit all the documents as asked for to the relevant office or municipality office.

How to do Property Tax Name Change GHMC Offline?

The simple steps to do the tax name change for GHMC offline are:

1. Visit the

   Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Application for Mutation Change 

2. Fill in all the details, like the name of the applicant, father’s name, contact number and others

3. Attach all the documents as asked for

4. Sign and submit the application form and documents to the relevant office

This is an easy process that you can follow to do the property mutation or change your property tax name. 

As far as I am aware, there is no such GHMC property tax name change online process available for now but you can still enquire about it from the officials. 

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I got my GHMC property tax name change done offline. My friend has been in real estate for a long time so he knows how things work there. He informed me that to change your name in property tax, you will need to provide several documents citing that you are the actual owner. Please get this done ASAP, as property taxes are solid proof that you are the owner of a property. 

What is the Offline Property Tax Name Change GHMC process?

After buying a property, I was very worried about how to change name in GHMC property tax. My friend shared with me the entire process of property tax chnage offline and also the list of documents needed. Here is what you need to do to change your property tax name offline. 

• First, get hold of documents like 

1. Last paid property tax receipts

2. Attested copy of the sale transaction

3. NOC from the Housing Society and 

4. Duly fill out the application form with your signature

• Visit the Commissioner of Revenue

• Submit all the documents along with the application form there

You will be notified about the update within a month. If you want to do it online, you can visit the

and do the mutation of property tax there. I hope the GHMC property tax name change online can be done in this portal only. But if you feel confused, seek a legal expert’s aid.

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