Mutation & Registration Help — Secure Your Ownership, from Deed to Official Records | Knitigy

When you buy or receive a property, two essential legal steps must follow: Registration and Mutation. Think of them as the two pillars of secure ownership!

What's the Difference and Why Do Both Matter?

Step	What It Records	Why It's Critical
Registration	The formal execution and recording of the Deed (Sale, Gift, Will, etc.)	It makes your transfer legally valid and enforceable in court
Mutation	Updating the property details in Municipal/Revenue Records	Essential for paying property tax, obtaining utility connections, and proving ownership

Regional Details: Delhi vs Lucknow/Kanpur

Delhi:

Once your deed is registered, you file the mutation or khata-transfer application via the Municipal/Revenue portal. Incomplete documents mean your name is not reflected in tax records.

Lucknow / Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh):

In Lucknow, the Lucknow Development Authority has streamlined the mutation process. In Kanpur, offline application filing is still allowed if the online route fails.

Scenario: The Risk of Skipping Mutation

Ms. Y purchased a flat in Delhi through a properly registered sale deed but did not complete the mutation process. A year later, municipal tax bills were still issued under the seller's name. When she decided to resell, her potential buyer backed out because municipal records did not reflect her name. She had to pay the seller's years of pending municipal tax dues out of her own pocket.

How Our Consultancy Can Help

We guide you through the entire journey, ensuring your ownership is secure in both the deed and the records:

Registration Assistance: Help with correct execution of deed, stamp duty calculation, and Sub-Registrar compliance
Mutation Service: Prepare necessary forms, track status, and follow up with municipal/revenue office
Local Expertise: Specific knowledge of Delhi, Lucknow, and Kanpur procedures