Name wrongly written in registered property documents. How to change?

My mother name currently in all Govt. documents is " A. Meenakshi ". However, in property document registered in Tamil Nadu (year 1981), it is wrongly/incorrectly/incompletely mentioned as " O. Meena ". 1) What is the solution to change the old name to new name cos we do not have document substantiating as " O. Meena ". 2) She is currently 60yrs residing in Chennai with her husband and two sons (myself and sibling). WE are worried how to change to document from her to both of us. What is the procedure to change name in property documents online?

In the State of Tamil Nadu, to change a misspelt name in registered property documents, you can follow the below steps:

1. Obtain a certified copy of the property documents in which your name is misspelt.
2. Prepare an affidavit stating that your name has been incorrectly spelled in the property documents, and provide the correct spelling of your name.
3. Get the affidavit notarized by a notary public.
4. Obtain a stamped paper of Rs. 20 from the notary.
5. Submit the affidavit, certified copy of the property documents to the Sub-Registrar's office where the property is registered.
6. Pay the prescribed fee and obtain a certified copy of the corrected property documents.

It is important to note that the procedure for correcting the misspelt name in property documents may change from time to time. Therefore, it is advisable to consult a local lawyer or seek guidance from the Sub-Registrar's office for the correct procedure to follow in your area.

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How can I change my name legally online in India?

The name change affidavit signed and attested by respective authorities. Original newspaper with the name-change advertisement. The prescribed form duly signed by both the applicant and two witnesses. Two passport size photos.

How do you correct a spelling mistake in property?

If accepted, any deed that has name errors, such as a sale deed can be corrected by signing a registered rectification deed. Affidavits for name changes in property records can be submitted to the tax officer along with a case. 15-Feb-2023

How do I correct a mistake on the land registry?

If either party discovers an error on the sale deed they must personally appear at the subregistrars offices where the deed has been previously registered. They will need to provide all the supporting documents to the official seeking to correct the document.

How do I change the name of the property holder?

Visit the land registration office: After the legal name change, the owner of land must visit the land register office to submit the necessary proofs and pay a nominal amount to update his or her record. 19-Nov-2020

It happens sometimes during documentation, This can be rectified by a rectification deed singed by the Vendor, if the vendor is alive. Another option is please make a declaration affidavit that A. Meenakshi and O.Meena is one and the same.

Whether your mother mutated the revenue records on her name after purchasing the said property?, if so what was the name to which it was mutated? While posting a question it becomes your duty to give proper details so that you will get a proper opinion and suggestion to carry out further tasks in this regard.

However since a rectification deed is not possible at this belated stage, you may try other measure/steps to rectify the mistake, i.e. by creating an affidavit duly notarised stating that both the names belong to one and the same person and that the name found in the sale deed document is an error which occurred due to over sight and this document may be attached to the original sale deed while disposing or transferring the property from her name to any other person.
She can execute a registered gift or settlement deed in favor of you both subsequently.

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