How to Apply for a Property Tax No Dues Certificate

Disclaimer

The sample Property Tax No Dues Certificate Application Form provided is only for illustrative and reference purposes and has been adapted from the Government site to help readers understand the general nature of information required.

Property Tax No Dues Certificate formats, issuing authorities, online availability, fees, and validity vary across States, cities, and municipal bodies and are governed by the respective Municipal Laws and Rules.

What Is a Property Tax No Dues Certificate

A Property Tax No Dues Certificate is an official document issued by a Municipal Corporation / Local Urban Body Certifying that no outstanding property tax is pending against a specific property up to a particular date.

Why It Is Required

Common situations where this certificate is demanded:

• Sale or purchase of property
• Property mutation
• Home loan or mortgage
• Transfer of utilities
• Government tenders and compliance checks
• Legal due diligence

Who Issues the Certificate

• Municipal Corporation
• Municipal Council / Nagar Palika
• Urban Local Body notified by State Government

Revenue authority depends on whether the area is municipal, corporate, or locally governed.

State-wise Reality: No Uniform Format

There is no single national format for a Property Tax No Dues Certificate.

Each State/City prescribes:

• Its own application format
• Online or Offline process
• Fee and processing timeline

Online and Offline Modes (State-wise overview)

Online Procedure (General)

• Visit the Municipal Corporation property tax portal
• Enter Property ID / Unique Property Number
• Check outstanding dues
• Clear pending tax (if any)
• Download No Dues Certificate / Tax Receipt Statement

Offline Procedure (General)

• Visit Municipal Corporation / Zonal Office
• Submit application for No Dues Certificate
• Provide property details and latest tax receipts
• Verification by tax department
• Certificate issued

Documents Commonly Required

• Property Tax Identification Number
• Latest paid property tax receipt
• Sale deed / allotment letter (sometimes)
• Identity proof of applicant
• Application form (if prescribed)

Document list varies by city.

FAQs – Property Tax No Dues Certificate

1. Is No Dues Certificate mandatory for sale of property?

Often required during due diligence, though practices vary.

2. Is latest tax receipt enough?

In many cities, yes. Some insist on a separate certificate.

3. How long is it valid?

Usually valid as on the date of issue.

4. Can it be issued online instantly?

Yes, in most major cities.

5. Is it required for mutation?

Yes, commonly demanded.

6. Can tenants apply for it?

Generally no. Only owner or authorised person.

7. What if dues are pending?

Certificate will not be issued until payment.