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Mutation After Registered Sale Deed in Delhi

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  A Step-by-Step Guide to MCD e-Change of Name (UPIC Transfer, Documents, Timelines & Tracking) “Mutation” with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) means updating the property-tax record to reflect the new owner after a transfer, typically through a registered sale/conveyance deed. This administrative change is usually done for assessment and collection of house tax. However, it does not by itself confer or prove legal title.  MCD now runs this process entirely online as e-Change of Name (e-Mutation) within the Property Tax module. The portal recognises common transfer scenarios—including registered sale/conveyance/gift—and issues a downloadable e-Change of Name Certificate once the assessing officer approves the case. Why this matters for a buyer in Delhi Without mutation, the UPIC (Unique Property Identification Code) and tax ledger may remain in the seller’s name, creating friction for future tax payments, notices, or municipal interactions.  Eligibility &...