Land Mutation in Andhra Pradesh (Namantharam / మ్యుటేషన్)
Last updated: June 2026
Buying a plot doesn't make it legally yours in the eyes of the Revenue Department until one more step happens: mutation. The registered sale deed proves the transaction took place, but your name only replaces the seller's on the Adangal and 1-B after the Tahsildar approves a mutation. Skip this step, and you'll own a paper that says one thing while the government's records say another — a gap that surfaces at the worst possible time, usually when you're standing at a bank counter asking for a crop loan.
This guide walks through what mutation actually is, which type applies to your situation, the documents each type needs, the fees, and how long the Tahsildar's office typically takes.
What Mutation Actually Changes
Mutation (నామాంతరం) is the process of updating the Record of Rights in Webland to reflect a change in ownership. It does not create ownership — the sale deed, gift deed, or court order does that. Mutation simply tells the government's land database who to recognize going forward.
Once approved, the change flows through to three places automatically: the Adangal, the 1-B, and your Pattadar Passbook / E-Passbook. You don't update each of these separately.
The Five Types of Mutation
The Mandal Revenue Office treats each type differently, and the documents you need depend entirely on which one applies to you.
| Type | When It Applies | Core Document Required |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-Based Mutation | You purchased land through a registered sale | Registered Sale Deed |
| Inheritance / Succession | The previous owner has died and you are a legal heir | Death Certificate + Legal Heir Certificate |
| Gift Mutation | Land was transferred as a gift, usually within family | Registered Gift Deed |
| Partition Mutation | Joint family land is being split among heirs | Partition Deed or Court-approved Partition |
| Court Decree Mutation | Ownership is settled by a civil court order | Certified Copy of the Court Decree |
Documents You'll Need
Across all five types, the Tahsildar's office asks for a common base set, plus type-specific paperwork:
- Aadhaar Card of the applicant (and the seller, for sale-based mutation)
- Old Pattadar Passbook, if one exists
- Latest Adangal/1-B extract of the survey number
- The relevant deed — Sale Deed, Gift Deed, Partition Deed, or Court Decree
- Encumbrance Certificate, in some mandals, to confirm there's no pending litigation
- Legal Heir Certificate and Death Certificate, only for inheritance cases
- No Objection from co-heirs (an affidavit), where multiple people inherit the same land
One detail trips up a lot of applicants: if the previous Pattadar's name has even a minor spelling difference between the Aadhaar and the old 1-B, the application gets sent back. Fix name mismatches before you apply, not after.
How to Apply for Mutation Online
- Visit MeeSeva or the Meebhoomi portal: Most mutation requests are filed through a MeeSeva center, since the application needs document uploads and a fee payment.
- Select "Mutation" under Revenue services: Choose the type that matches your case (Sale, Inheritance, Gift, Partition, or Court Decree).
- Fill in land details: District, Mandal, Village, Survey Number, and Khata Number.
- Upload scanned documents: Clear scans of the deed, Aadhaar, and old passbook, all in the prescribed file size.
- Pay the fee and get an acknowledgment number: Keep this number; it's how you'll track the case.
- Field verification: A Village Revenue Officer (VRO) may visit the land to confirm physical possession matches the application.
- Tahsildar approval: Once satisfied, the Tahsildar digitally signs the mutation in Webland, and it reflects on Meebhoomi within a few days.
Mutation Fees
| Service | Approximate Fee |
|---|---|
| Sale-Based Mutation Application | ₹100 – ₹150 |
| Inheritance / Succession Mutation | ₹150 – ₹250 (varies if a field inspection is needed) |
| Partition Mutation | ₹150 – ₹300 |
| MeeSeva Service Charge | ₹35 (in addition to the government fee) |
Fees are revised periodically by the Revenue Department, so treat these as approximate and confirm the current amount at your local MeeSeva center before paying.
Timeline
| Case Type | Typical Timeframe |
|---|---|
| Simple sale mutation, no disputes | 15 – 30 days |
| Inheritance with multiple legal heirs | 30 – 60 days |
| Partition involving boundary re-measurement | 45 – 90 days |
| Court decree mutation | 30 – 45 days after the decree is filed |
Tracking Your Mutation Status
Use the acknowledgment number from your MeeSeva receipt on the Meebhoomi portal's status check section, or on the Spandana grievance portal if the application was routed through a complaint. If the status hasn't moved in over 30 days, it's worth visiting the Tahsildar's office directly rather than waiting indefinitely — field inspections sometimes stall simply because the VRO hasn't been assigned yet.
What Happens If You Never Apply for Mutation
Plenty of people in AP own land for years on an unmutated sale deed, and nothing happens immediately. The trouble shows up later:
- Banks reject crop loan and Rythu Bharosa applications because the Adangal still shows the old owner's name.
- If you try to sell the land again, the buyer's verification on Meebhoomi flags a mismatch between the deed chain and the current 1-B.
- In inheritance cases, waiting too long means more heirs (children, grandchildren) get added to the family tree, making a later mutation far more complicated than it needed to be.
FAQs
Is mutation compulsory after buying land in AP?
It's not a criminal offence to skip it, but without mutation your name never appears on the Adangal or 1-B, so banks, the Agriculture Department, and the Sub-Registrar keep treating the previous owner as the recognized Pattadar.
How long does land mutation take in Andhra Pradesh?
A clean sale-based mutation usually takes 15 to 30 days. Inheritance, partition, or anything needing a field inspection can run 30 to 60 days, longer if there's an objection.
Can I apply for mutation without a registered sale deed?
No. The Tahsildar won't approve a sale-based mutation without a registered sale deed. Unregistered agreements, GPA-only transactions, or verbal arrangements don't qualify.
What if my mutation application is rejected?
The MRO office issues a rejection memo with the reason, usually a document mismatch or a pending dispute. You can resubmit after fixing the issue, or file a grievance through Spandana if the rejection seems wrong.
Saanvi Rao
Content Writer & Web Developer
A software engineer with 15+ years in web development, Saanvi writes and maintains this independent Meebhoomi guide to help landowners and buyers in plain language.