Updated: 29 August 2026
What is a Delhi property mutation record?
A property mutation record reflects a change of name or ownership particulars in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's property-tax records after a transfer such as sale, gift, inheritance, succession or another recognised mode of transfer. MCD currently describes the online facility as Mutation/e-Change of Name in Municipal Record.
The property-tax mutation record should not be confused with the registered title deed. The registered instrument and other title documents remain relevant for establishing ownership, while MCD mutation is principally maintained for municipal property-tax administration.
Official MCD links
Use the official MCD website rather than unofficial payment or document-upload websites.
Open MCD Portal MCD Online Services Search Mutation Record
How to search and download a Delhi property mutation record
- Open the official mutation-record page. Visit the MCD Property Mutation Records page from the official MCD portal.
- Select the SRO office. Choose the Sub-Registrar Office connected with the property's registration.
- Enter the registration number. Type the registration number exactly as recorded in the registered document.
- Enter the registration date. Use the date format requested by the MCD portal and complete the captcha.
- Search the record. Select Search. If a matching mutation/e-Change of Name record is available, follow the portal options to view or download the certificate/details.
How to apply for e-Change of Name / mutation on the MCD portal
The current MCD citizen manual uses a registered citizen account and the Property Tax dashboard. Broadly, the process is:
- Open the MCD portal and sign up or log in using the available authentication method.
- Open Property Tax services.
- Locate the property using UPIC/Property ID or the available property-search options.
- If the property is not available, use the appropriate option for a new UPIC or property registration, where applicable.
- From the property dashboard, choose the action for e-Change of Name / e-Mutation.
- Enter the transfer and applicant details and upload the required documents.
- Pay the applicable mutation fee shown by the portal and submit the application.
- Track the application, rectify any deficiency raised by MCD and download the certificate after approval.
Transactions registered on or after 1 April 2019
Under MCD's unified policy, cases involving a registered sale deed, registered agreement to sell, conveyance deed by a land-owning agency or registered gift deed with effect from 1 April 2019 may be auto-triggered from Sub-Registrar records. The MCD policy states that a separate e-Change of Name application is generally not required in such auto-triggered cases. If the automatic process does not occur, an application can be made through the MCD portal.
Common documents for MCD mutation/e-Change of Name
Exact requirements depend on the nature of transfer and the current portal workflow. MCD's unified policy and citizen manual identify documents such as the following:
| Document / information | When it may be required |
|---|---|
| Applicant identity proof and photographs | Common applicant/property verification requirement |
| Registered sale deed, conveyance deed, gift deed or other transfer instrument | According to the nature of transfer |
| Complete chain of ownership documents | Commonly required for manual e-Change of Name cases |
| Up-to-date property-tax payment receipts | To establish municipal tax compliance |
| Death certificate, will, succession-related documents or NOC from legal heirs | Inheritance/devolution cases, as applicable |
| Affidavit and indemnity bond | Required for specified categories under MCD policy |
| UPIC / Property ID | For identifying and managing the property in the Property Tax system |
Before uploading documents, check the latest document list displayed for your selected mutation category on the official MCD portal because requirements can differ by transfer type.
Mutation fee and processing time
MCD's published service information lists an e-Change of Name service timeline of up to 30 days for applicable cases and lists a fixed mutation fee of ₹1,500. Portal rules and fees can be amended, so verify the amount generated on the official MCD portal before payment.
UPIC and property search
UPIC is the property identifier used in MCD's Property Tax system. The current MCD portal provides a Search Property Details facility and allows searches using identifiers or combinations such as UPIC/Property ID, tax receipt details, colony and owner details. If an entire existing property has been purchased and its UPIC is known, the citizen manual also provides a workflow for requesting transfer of the UPIC.
MCD property mutation helpdesk
For issues with mutation search, Property Tax login or the e-Change of Name service, the official MCD portal currently displays:
- Citizen Call Centre: 155305
- Property Tax mobile / WhatsApp: 7065064988
- Email: mcd-ithelpdesk [at] mcd [dot] nic [dot] in
Official policy and user manual
For detailed legal and procedural requirements, refer to MCD's own policy and citizen instructions:
Unified e-Change of Name Policy MCD Citizen User Manual
Frequently asked questions
Does MCD mutation prove ownership of a Delhi property?
No. MCD's unified policy expressly states that the name change/mutation in Assessment & Collection Department records is for property-tax purposes and does not itself confer legal title or ownership rights.
Can I search a mutation record without logging in?
The official Property Mutation Records page provides fields for SRO Office, Registration Number, Registration Date and captcha. For applying for e-Change of Name or managing a property through the Property Tax dashboard, citizen login may be required.
What should I do if I do not know the UPIC?
Use the MCD property-search facility. Where the property cannot be found or a new property/part of an existing property requires a separate identifier, the citizen manual provides an option to apply for a new UPIC.
Is a separate mutation application always required after a registered sale?
Not always. MCD's unified policy says specified registered transfers with effect from 1 April 2019 may be auto-triggered from registration records. If the automatic update does not occur, the taxpayer can apply on the MCD portal.