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Property Law July 16, 2025 8 min read

Mutation of Property in Kolkata — Complete Guide to Process, Fees & Documents

Complete guide to property mutation in Kolkata. Learn about the mutation process at KMC, required documents, fees, timeline, and why mutation is essential

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Complete guide to property mutation in Kolkata. Learn about the mutation process at KMC, required documents, fees, timeline, and why mutation is essential after buying or inheriting property.

📅 Updated July 2026⏱️ 8 min read👤 Advocate Panchanand Shaw

What is Property Mutation?

Mutation is the process of updating the municipal property tax records to reflect the new owner's name after purchase, inheritance, gift, or will. In Kolkata, this is done at the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) Assessment Department. While mutation is not proof of title, it is essential for paying property tax, getting building plan approval, and selling the property later.

Required Documents

  • Sale deed / gift deed / partition deed / probate / succession certificate
  • Latest property tax receipt
  • Identity proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID)
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Affidavit on stamp paper
  • Death certificate (for inheritance cases)
  • Mutation application form

FAQs

Is mutation proof of ownership?
No. Mutation is only for tax record purposes. The sale deed or succession document is the proof of ownership. However, absence of mutation can create practical difficulties — you cannot pay property tax or sell the property without it.
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