Buying a property in Bangalore does not end with registration of the sale deed. One of the first things you must do after registration is transfer the Khata to your name at the BBMP ARO (Assistant Revenue Officer) office. This guide walks you through the complete process as it applies in 2026.
Why Khata Transfer is Important
The Khata is your property's account with BBMP for tax purposes. Until the Khata is in your name:
- Property tax demands will be issued in the previous owner's name
- You cannot obtain a Khata Certificate or Extract in your name (needed for loans, building plans, and future resale)
- Revenue records will not reflect you as the owner
- Your new buyer will face complications if you try to sell without a current Khata
See the broader context: Property mutation in Karnataka , what it means.
Documents Required for Khata Transfer
- Registered Sale Deed (attested copy)
- Encumbrance Certificate from the date of last Khata transfer to the current date
- Previous owner's Khata Certificate and Khata Extract
- Latest property tax paid receipt
- Possession letter (for new construction / builder properties)
- Proof of identity (Aadhaar, PAN)
- Filled application form (available at BBMP ARO office or downloaded from BBMP website)
Step-by-Step Khata Transfer Process
- Identify the BBMP ARO Ward Office for your property. The Khata transfer must be done at the ARO office corresponding to the ward in which the property is located.
- Prepare the application: Fill out the Khata transfer application form. Attach all documents listed above. Pay the prescribed Khata transfer fee (typically ₹125 + ₹25 per additional property or as revised).
- Submit at the ARO Office: Submit the application and documents. Obtain an acknowledgement receipt with an application number.
- Verification by BBMP: The ARO office verifies the documents, checks for any outstanding tax dues, and confirms the previous owner's Khata details.
- Khata Transfer Issued: Upon approval, BBMP issues the new Khata Certificate and Khata Extract in your name. This typically takes 30–90 days, though faster processing is sometimes possible.
Online Khata Transfer
BBMP has been progressively rolling out online Khata transfer services. Check the current status of online applications at the BBMP website or SAKALA portal. Online applications still typically require physical document submission at some stage, but the tracking and initiation can be done online.
What If There Are Outstanding Tax Dues?
If the previous owner has outstanding property tax dues, BBMP may refuse Khata transfer until the dues are cleared. As a buyer, always ask the seller to produce a No-Dues Certificate before the sale agreement. If you discover dues post-purchase, you must clear them to complete the transfer , then you can claim the amount from the seller under the indemnity clauses in your Sale Agreement.
Khata Transfer for Apartments
For apartments in newly constructed buildings, the builder typically applies for an "E-Khata" (assessment of the entire building) first. Individual flat Khatas are then bifurcated from the building Khata. Confirm with the builder whether the individual flat Khata has been obtained before taking possession , this is a common delay point.
Also Check
After Khata transfer, also understand whether your property has Khata A or B: Difference between Khata A and Khata B in Bangalore. For the full process including visiting BBMP: How to check Khata in Bangalore. And for the dedicated service: Khata Transfer in Bangalore , our service.