# Owning property in Bengaluru: keep the record right > Own a house, flat or site in Bengaluru? Keep the BBMP record correct: e-Khata, Khata transfer after purchase or inheritance, property-tax assessment and corrections to names, area or usage. Marvel Consultants handles the applications and follow-up. Source: https://www.marvelconsultants.co.in/property/own/ · Organisation: Marvel Consultants, Bengaluru · Phone: +91 91875 98642 · WhatsApp: https://wa.me/919187598642 · Last reviewed: 2026-08-29 Ownership in Bengaluru has two layers: the registered deed, and BBMP's record of the property — Khata, e-Khata and the property-tax account. The deed rarely changes; the record must be kept current every time something happens: you buy, a parent passes away, you build, you extend, you rent to a business, or the city redraws a ward. This journey covers the routine and not-so-routine tasks of keeping the record right, so that when you need a loan, a sanction or a sale, nothing is waiting to be fixed. ## Does this sound like you? - **You bought recently and the Khata is still in the seller's name** — File the Khata transfer now; tax notices and the official record follow the Khata, not the deed. - **You have a paper Khata but nothing on e-Aasthi** — Create the e-Khata — it is needed for registration, and increasingly for other BBMP services. - **Your e-Khata shows the wrong name, spelling, dimensions or property number** — Corrections go through BBMP with supporting documents; better done now than at sale time. - **You built, extended or changed the use of the property** — The property-tax assessment must be revised; under-declared area is a common reason for later demands with penalty. - **You received a property-tax demand that looks wrong** — Assessment corrections and appeals exist — but they are time-bound. - **The property came to you by inheritance or partition** — Khata transfer with legal-heir documents, and bifurcation if the property is being divided among heirs. ## What usually needs to be done 1. **Record check** — We pull the current Khata, e-Khata and tax details from BBMP's systems and compare them with your deed and tax receipts. 2. **Corrections and transfers** — Khata transfer, e-Khata creation or correction, name/area/usage corrections, bifurcation or amalgamation — each with the ward-office paperwork it needs. 3. **Property tax** — Self-assessment for new or changed property, correction of past years, arrears settlement and appeals. 4. **Keep it current** — A one-page record of what is on file, plus reminders for tax due dates. ## Documents to gather - Registered sale deed / gift deed / partition deed / will and legal-heir certificate - Existing Khata certificate and extract, if any - Property-tax-paid receipts - Encumbrance Certificate (latest) - Sanctioned plan / occupancy certificate for buildings - Identity and address proof of all owners > **Not sure what your record actually says?** Share your Khata or tax receipt on WhatsApp. We will check the BBMP record against it and tell you if anything needs fixing. → https://www.marvelconsultants.co.in/contact/#problem ## Services in this journey - **BBMP e-Khata** (https://www.marvelconsultants.co.in/bbmp-e-khata-services.html) — Create, correct or download your e-Khata. - **Khata transfer, bifurcation, amalgamation** (https://www.marvelconsultants.co.in/property/khata-transfer/) — After purchase, inheritance, gift, partition or merger of sites. - **Property tax** (https://www.marvelconsultants.co.in/bbmp-property-tax-assessment-payment-bengaluru.html) — Assessment, corrections, arrears and appeals. - **B Khata to A Khata** (https://www.marvelconsultants.co.in/bbmp/b-khata-to-a-khata-conversion/) — For eligible properties that need A Khata for a loan or sanction. ## Frequently asked questions **Q: What is the difference between a Khata certificate and a Khata extract?** A: The certificate confirms that a Khata exists in a named owner's name for a property; the extract gives the details recorded — property number, dimensions, built-up area, use and tax assessment. Banks and buyers usually want both. **Q: How do I check if my property has an e-Khata?** A: Search on BBMP's e-Aasthi portal using the property identification details or owner name; the guide [How to apply for BBMP e-Khata online](https://www.marvelconsultants.co.in/blog/e-khata-online-in-bangalore.html) walks through it. If nothing appears, or the details are wrong, the e-Khata needs to be created or corrected. **Q: I pay property tax every year. Does that mean my Khata is fine?** A: Not necessarily. Tax can be paid on a B Khata property, or in a previous owner's name. Tax receipts prove payment, not ownership or regularity — check the Khata and e-Khata separately. ## Read before you start - Khata transfer guide — https://www.marvelconsultants.co.in/blog/khata-transfer-guide.html - How to apply for BBMP E Khata online — https://www.marvelconsultants.co.in/blog/e-khata-online-in-bangalore.html - E-Khata online in Bangalore & Karnataka: complete guide — https://www.marvelconsultants.co.in/blog/e-khata-online-bangalore-karnataka-complete-guide.html - Panchayat Khata vs E-Khata: which one do you need? — https://www.marvelconsultants.co.in/blog/panchayat-khata-vs-e-khata.html --- Contact: Sanjay +91 91875 98642 · Kiran +91 96635 38037 · info@marvelconsultants.co.in · 17/3, Community Hall Road, Ashokapuram, Yeshwanthpur Industrial Suburb, Bengaluru 560022 Disclaimer: Marvel Consultants is a private firm, not a government body. Approvals rest with the authorities; government fees are separate from professional fees.