Guide · Khata
Getting the khata in your name after you buy
Registration makes you the owner. The khata makes the local body see you as the owner. You need both.
A khata is the local body’s record of a property: who owns it, its size and the property tax due. It is not a title document, but you will need it to pay property tax in your name, to get some utility connections transferred, and later to sell or take a loan against the home.
Which office you go to depends on where the home is. Inside Bengaluru’s city corporation limits, the city’s e-Khata system handles it. In a village panchayat area, the Karnataka government’s E-Swathu system keeps the record. Ask your lawyer which applies to your address.
Step 1
Register your sale deed first
A khata transfer follows ownership, so it starts only after the sale deed is registered in your name. An agreement for sale on its own is not enough.
Step 2
Gather the papers
Usually: the registered sale deed, the latest property tax receipt, the builder’s khata or record for the property, your ID and address proof, and photographs. The office may ask for an encumbrance certificate as well.
Step 3
Apply to the right office
Apply online through the relevant city or panchayat system, or at its office. Get an acknowledgement with an application number and keep it.
Step 4
Pay the fee and follow up
A transfer fee is charged as the local body notifies it. Track the application with its number. If an official asks for something not on the list, ask for it in writing.
Step 5
Collect, check and pay tax in your name
When it is issued, check your name, the property details and the area against your sale deed. From then on, pay property tax every year in your own name and keep the receipts.
FAQ
Questions buyers ask
Is a khata proof that I own the flat?
No. Ownership comes from your registered sale deed. The khata is a revenue and tax record. Both matter, and a mismatch between them is worth fixing early.
What are “A khata” and “B khata”?
In Bengaluru city, properties that fully meet planning and tax rules have been entered in the main (A) register, and some others in a separate (B) register. Rules here have been changing, so ask your lawyer what the current position is for the exact property before you buy.
How long does a khata transfer take?
It depends on the office and how complete your papers are. Applying soon after registration, with every document ready, is the fastest route.
Can I check the khata of a project before I buy?
Yes, and you should. Ask the builder for the khata or panchayat record and the latest tax receipt for the land. See <a href="/verify/khata">how to check a khata yourself</a>.
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