BBMP Khata Transfer (Bangalore)

Overview

In Bengaluru, the Khata is the record kept by the BBMP that identifies a property, names its owner and shows that property tax is being paid on it. When you buy a property in the city, the sale deed gets registered at the Sub-Registrar's office, but the Khata does not change on its own. You apply to the civic body to have it moved into your name, and until you do, the records still show the seller.

Banks and registrars rely on the Khata. You will need it for a home loan, for resale, for building plan approval and for paying property tax. The transfer needs the registered sale deed, the previous Khata certificate and extract, the latest tax-paid receipt, an Encumbrance Certificate, identity proof, a recent photograph of the property and an application with the prescribed fee. The process has moved online in stages, so the exact requirements need to be checked at the time of application.

Khata types also matter. An A Khata property has a clear approved status and is accepted by banks, while a B Khata property usually comes with restrictions. Check which one the property has before you buy. We handle the Khata transfer application with the civic authority, track it and respond to queries raised by the officer. After the transfer, you receive a Khata certificate and extract in your name, and the tax records follow. For properties with a missing or mismatched Khata, we offer related services such as procurement and rectification.