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Water Account Name Change

Update consumer names and sewerage tax assessments in municipal water and sewerage boards (CMWSSB, BWSSB).

What is this service?

Municipal water supply and sewerage connections must be officially updated to reflect new ownership after a property transfer. OWNRO coordinates with local water supply and sewerage boards to transfer consumer billing accounts and clear water tax dues.

Who Needs This Service

  • Home buyers updating water and sewerage connections following purchase
  • Owners regularizing older water connections and updating consumer card names
  • Sellers needing water clearance certificates before registration

Required Documents or Information

  • Registered Sale Deed copy
  • Latest Water Tax and Sewerage Tax paid receipt
  • Property Tax assessment order in new owner's name
  • New owner Aadhaar and identity proof

What Is Included

Water board consumer account search and arrears verification
Preparation of ownership transfer application and board affidavits
Filing and processing with the local area water board executive engineer

How It Works

01

Consumer Information Intake

Provide existing water consumer number and address.

02

Board Application

Our documentation team files transfer request at local water office.

03

Approval and Handover

Deliver updated consumer card and official transfer endorsement.

Estimated Cost and Fees
Starting from ₹2,999

Board fee at actuals plus coordination charge

Estimated Time and Supported Locations
10 to 20 business days
Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad

Frequently Asked Questions

Is property tax mutation required before water account transfer?

In most metropolitan corporations, updating property tax records first accelerates water connection transfer approval.

Request Water Account Change

Provide your property details and contact number. An OWNRO documentation specialist will review your request and get in touch within 24 business hours.

Request: Water Account Name Change

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OWNRO Service Commitment
• Professional, verified coordinators across all sub registrar jurisdictions
• Secure, direct handling of certified property records
• Transparent pricing without unrecorded intermediaries