Property tax mutation after buying in Andhra Pradesh (Vizag, Vijayawada): title transfer papers, 15 days, fee
Short answer: in Andhra Pradesh the owner's name on the municipal property tax record (the Assessment Register entry, often called khata) changes only through mutation of title with your Urban Local Body, such as GVMC in Vizag or VMC in Vijayawada. The state C&DMA citizen charter lists a 15-day timeline, four papers (application form, registered document, previous tax receipts, death certificate if applicable) and a fee of 2% of property tax. The service sits under Property Tax > Mutation on the CDMA portal and each city's page.
Why bother: what the registration department itself says
"The absence of Assessment Register entry in the name of a current owner can be rectified at any time by applying for mutation. This has become important because it is required for loans, title opinions, electricity meter name change, etc. Assessment Register Ledger entry is changed after a sale deed is executed or after a property is inherited through a will, gift, partition, etc., if applied and requested for a mutation."
Which route applies to you?
You bought by registered sale deed (flat, house or plot with a building)
Apply for Mutation under Property Tax on cdma.ap.gov.in (Citizen Login) or your city's page, e.g. Visakhapatnam or Vijayawada. The C&DMA citizen charter lists:
- Application form
- Registered document (your sale deed)
- Previous tax receipts
- Death certificate, if applicable
Timeline in the charter: 15 days. Fee: 2% of property tax. "These timelines are subject to submission of complete documentation", per the CDMA SLA page.
You inherited, or got the property by gift, will or partition
The IGRS FAQ says the entry changes after a will, gift or partition too, if mutation is applied for. The charter's paper list includes a death certificate where applicable. For proof of heirs see our family member certificate guide.
You registered recently and heard mutation is now "automatic"
News reports (The Hindu, Deccan Chronicle) describe an urban auto-mutation system linking registration and municipal records in 17 municipal corporations from 1 August 2025, with the mutation fee paid at registration. We did not find this on an official page we could read today, so treat it as to verify. Either way, check that your name shows on the record (below).
Vacant plot
Vacant land is taxed separately (VLT) on the CDMA portal. Ask your ULB which service changes the VLT owner name (to verify).
After you apply: confirm it
- Track it under "Know Your Application Status" on the CDMA portal.
- Download the order under "Download Proceedings" once approved.
- Check the next tax receipt. The IGRS FAQ notes a receipt has two names: the owner column and the person who paid. Your name must be in the owner column.
- Past 15 days with no decision? The charter's grievance ladder is: Municipal Commissioner of your ULB, then the Regional Director of Municipal Administration, then the C&DMA.
| Record | Who keeps it | Our guide |
|---|---|---|
| Sale deed | Sub-Registrar (IGRS) | SRO documents |
| Assessment Register (property tax owner) - this page | Municipal corporation / ULB | here |
| Land revenue record (agricultural land) | Revenue dept, Meebhoomi | Meebhoomi mutation |
| Electricity service name | APEPDCL / APCPDCL / APSPDCL | meter name change |
Related guides
- Property tax check before buying in AP: assessment number and dues
- Encumbrance certificate (EC) online in AP
- Stamp duty and registration charges in AP
Property in Hyderabad? See the GHMC property tax mutation guide.
This page summarises public C&DMA and IGRS material. It can't tell you whether a particular property's record is correct. Not legal advice.
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How do I change the property tax name after buying a flat in Vizag or Vijayawada?
Apply for Mutation under Property Tax on cdma.ap.gov.in or your city's CDMA page. The C&DMA citizen charter lists the application form, registered document, previous tax receipts and a death certificate if applicable.
What is the property tax mutation fee in AP?
The C&DMA citizen charter lists the mutation of title fee as 2% of property tax. Confirm the amount on the portal before paying.
How long does property tax mutation take in AP?
The C&DMA citizen charter lists 15 days, subject to complete documents.
Is mutation automatic after registration in AP?
News reports describe urban auto-mutation in 17 municipal corporations from 1 August 2025, but we could not confirm it on an official page today (to verify). Check that your name is in the owner column of the tax record either way.
Why does the municipal record matter if I have the sale deed?
AP IGRS's Property Purchase FAQ says the Assessment Register entry is needed for loans, title opinions and electricity meter name change. It is a supporting record, not proof of title. Not legal advice.
Official sources
- C&DMA AP: Citizen charter
- C&DMA AP: Online services
- Visakhapatnam (CDMA ULB page)
- Vijayawada (CDMA ULB page)
- AP IGRS: Property Purchase FAQ
Not legal advice. We don't check properties or certify ads. A lawyer must confirm title, and the Authority's own notices override anything on this page.