What is this service?
Changing the consumer name on the BESCOM account for a property.
After a property changes hands, the electricity account should move to the new owner. BESCOM publishes a name-change form and process for consumers. The transfer keeps billing, deposits and future connections clean.
Why and when you need it
- Why
- The account in the owner's name is needed for deposits, future changes and clean utility records.
- Who needs it
- New property owners in the BESCOM supply area.
- When
- After the property transfer is registered.
Required documents
- BESCOM account number / RR number
- Registered transfer document or Khatha in the new owner's name
- Latest electricity bill
- Identity proof of the new owner
- Indemnity or undertaking where BESCOM's process requires it
Identity and supporting documents
- PAN card of each applicant or party
- Aadhaar card or another government photo identity and address proof
- Passport-size photographs
- For companies and associations: incorporation documents, board resolution and authorisation letter
Step-by-step procedure
- Collect the RR number and the latest bill
- Fill BESCOM's official name-change form
- Attach the ownership and identity documents
- Submit through BESCOM's consumer channel and pay any applicable charge
- Verify the account reflects the new name
Fees, stamp duty and timelines
- Government fee
- Government fees, where applicable, are paid only on the official portal or at the government office. Confirm the current amount on the official portal before payment.
- Assistance charges
- Professional assistance charges are quoted after understanding your requirement. Government fees and SRCHN service charges are always shown separately. Confirm the final quote before work begins.
- Processing time
- Processing time varies by office and case. No completion timeline is guaranteed.
Government fees and SRCHN assistance charges are always kept separate. Nothing here is an invented price - confirm current amounts on the official portal or with our team before paying.
Legal requirements
- Electricity supply code and BESCOM's consumer procedures as applicable
Common rejection reasons
- Ownership documents not in the applicant's name
- Outstanding dues on the account
- RR number or account details incorrect
Important cautions
Clear outstanding dues before applying - transfers are typically blocked on dues
The security deposit position should be settled between buyer and seller in the transaction
FAQs
Where is the BESCOM name-change form?
BESCOM publishes it on its official website under consumer services - the link on this page goes to the official form page.
Can a tenant transfer the account to their name?
Account name changes follow ownership or the supplier's rules. Tenants usually keep the account in the owner's name with the owner's consent - confirm with BESCOM.
What happens to the security deposit?
The deposit is linked to the account. Settle its treatment between the parties in the transaction documents.
