Difference between mutation and Registration of property

Aspect

Property Registration

Property Mutation

Purpose

Legal process that officially records the purchase or transfer of property in government records

Administrative process that updates land revenue records to reflect the change in ownership

Document Involved

Sale deed or title deed

Mutation application, sale deed, death certificate (in case of inheritance), etc.

Authority

Registrar’s office

Local municipal or land revenue office

Legal Status

Confirms and legalizes the ownership of the property

Ensures the new owner is recognized for tax purposes but does not by itself confer ownership

Process

Involves signing the sale deed, paying the stamp duty, and getting it officially recorded

Involves submitting an application with supporting documents, verification by authorities, and updating the revenue records