The process to change ownership of a property tax in Kerala is now a streamlined, transparent, and fully digital process using the KSMART Property Tax Module.
Whether you’ve purchased a new property, inherited one, or need to update records due to succession or court orders, KSMART allows you to submit and track your ownership change application online.
Here’s a comprehensive step-by-step guide for citizens:
How to Change Ownership of Kerala Property Tax at Ksmart
- Open your browser and go to ksmart.lsgkerala.gov.in.
- Click on Citizen Login.
- Enter your registered mobile number and complete the OTP verification to access Ksmart login dashboard.
- From the dashboard, select the Property Tax module.
- Click on Ownership Change (often found under building services or property tax services).
- Select the reason for ownership change (Each option may require different supporting documents. Choose the one relevant to your case):
- Information from One Party (e.g., sale or purchase)
- Joint Application (both seller and buyer apply together)
- Court Order/Attachment (ownership change as per court direction)
- By Succession (inheritance or legal heir transfer)
- Select your District, Local Body (Grama Panchayat, Municipality, or Corporation), and Ward Number.
- Enter your Door/Building Number (and Sub Number, if applicable).
- Use the search function to fetch your property details.
- Verify the displayed information for accuracy.
- Enter the new owner’s information:
- Full Name
- Care Of (Father’s/Spouse’s Name)
- Address (including district, local body, ward, house number, and PIN code)
- Aadhaar Number or alternate ID (such as Election ID or PAN, if Aadhaar is not available)
- If there are multiple new owners, use the Add More option to enter each person’s details.
- Attach scanned copies of mandatory documents:
- Sale Deed/Adharam or relevant transfer document
- Latest Land Tax Receipt
- Possession Certificate (if required)
- Identity Proof of new owner(s) (Aadhaar, Election ID, or PAN)
- Death Certificate and Legal Heirship/Succession Certificate (for succession cases)
- Court Order (if applicable)
- Double-check all entered details and uploaded documents.
- Click Submit to forward your application for processing.
- You will receive an acknowledgment or reference number for tracking.
- The local body will verify your documents and may conduct a field inspection if required.
- Once approved, the ownership change will be reflected in the property records, and you can download the updated certificate.
By following these steps, you can efficiently change ownership of property tax in Kerala using KSMART Property Tax Module, ensuring your property records are up to date and compliant with Kerala’s digital governance standards.
