How to change your name on MCGM Property Tax records 2025?

Whether your name is incorrect in your property tax receipt or you are a new property owner, it is important to have your name spelt right in the property tax records in Mumbai. You can easily get the records updated on the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) portal and save the pain of visiting the municipal corporation office physically. The MCGM portal takes care of the user registration, login, and name change in property tax records. Check the process here.

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Who are eligible to change name on MCGM Property Tax records?

To change name on the MCGM Property Tax records 2025, following eligibility criteria should be followed:

The person should be legal owner of the property.
The person’s name has been legally changed, if he has changed it simply, because of marriage, divorce or a court order etc.
The name of the person has been spelt incorrectly.
The property has been legally inherited and a transfer of ownership of property is involved.

Documents required to change name on MCGM Property Tax records

Proof of ownership of property such as gift deed, sale deed inheritance documents, will etc.
Identity proof such as Aadhaar card, PAN card, Voter ID card etc.
Proof of change of name in the form of affidavit, marriage certificate, gazette notification etc.
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MCGM Property Tax records 2025: Ways to change your name

Visiting the SRO office in Mumbai: Visit the sub-registrar’s office to make a request. Acknowledgement of the name change will be sent through SMS, email and speed post.
On the MCGM online portal: This is applicable for old cases where the name has to be changed in property tax records. The new name will reflect in the system after three working days of applying for a name change.

MCGM Property Tax 2025: Steps to change name online

Under ‘Citizen Services’, click on ‘Property Tax’.

You will see a timeline for the change in name on property tax.

Click on ‘Skip’ and you will reach the following page.

Under ‘CVS login’, select ‘Citizen login’. Enter all the required details and log in. If you are not registered on the MCGM portal, click on ‘KYC non reg user’ and fill in the KYC details before proceeding.
Once you have logged into the system, fill the online form and then upload the scanned copies of the supporting documents.
Pay the fees and submit the form.
Note the reference number you get for tracking purposes.

How to change name on MCGM Property Tax records offline in 2025?

Visit the nearest MCGM ward office.
Fill out the name change application form and attach all the supporting documents.
Submit the application and pay the processing fee.
Once done, collect the acknowledgment receipt that will help you track the name change request.

How to pay MCGM Property Tax 2025 online and offline?

To pay the MCGM Property Tax 2025 online, log on to https://ptaxportal.mcgm.gov.in/CitizenPortal/#/login. You can also go to a MCGM ward office and pay the property tax bill offline.

The BMC raised adhoc property tax bills in May 2025 for FY2025-26 that has seen an increase in property tax between 8-20%. This is attributed to the increase in the ready reckoner rate that was revised in Maharashtra and effective from April 1, 2025. This move has impacted over 9 lakh property owners in the city.

When is the last date to pay the MCGM Property Tax 2025?

The MCGM Property Tax or the BMC Property Tax has to be paid by June 30, 2025. Failure to pay the property tax by the due date will result in the municipal local body penalising the property owner. This can be anything from heavy interest on the penalty amount to attaching and auction of the property.

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Changing the name on the property tax portal has never been so easy. The MCGM portal is user-friendly and helps you to easily change the name without engaging with a middleman or going to the SRO. By following the above-mentioned steps, you can easily change your name and other important details on the property tax page.

FAQs

Who collects the Mumbai Property Tax?

The BMC or the MCGM collects the Mumbai Property Tax.

What is the penalty for late payment of the Mumbai Property Tax?

A penalty decided by the MCGM (around 2%) on the pending amount has to be paid by people for late payment.

What are the various ways to change the name in MCGM Property Tax records?

One can change the name on the MCGM property tax records by visiting the SRO office or by using the online portal.

Is there a charge associated with paying property tax online in Mumbai?

No, there are no charges for paying property tax online in Mumbai.

When is the last date to pay the property tax in Mumbai?

The last date for payment of property tax for 2025 is June 30.

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