How to Change Name in Electricity Bill
09 January, 2024
Your electricity bill is an important official document that can serve as a valid address proof document while obtaining various personal and financial services like opening bank account, applying for passport, taking loans, etc. If there are any mistakes your billing details, it can lead to unnecessary complications. It is therefore important to know how to change name in electricity bill. This article also explains how you can use HDFC Bank’s PayZapp for electricity bill payments.
Documents Needed for Changing Name In Electricity Bill
The first thing you need to know before you learn how to change owner name on electricity bill online or offline, includes the documents needed to complete the formality. The required documents are:
- An original and a copy of your most recent electricity bill featuring your consumer number.
An attested copy of the rental agreement or property's sale deed to validate ownership.
A copy of the receipt for the property's house tax.
An indemnity bond prepared on stamp paper, which you can obtain from a notary’s office.
A No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued by the previous property owner.
Attested copies of documents serving as address proof.
Attested ID proof documents like Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Driver’s License, Voter’s ID, etc.
Any additional documents that may be specifically requested by the relevant authorities.
How To Change Name in Electricity Bill Offline?
Here’s the offline process of changing your name on your electricity bill.
- Visit your local electricity board office, request for a name change application form and pay the form fee (if applicable).
Fill out the application form and submit it, along with the required documents.
Wait for the authorities to verify your documents process the name change request.
As part of the verification process, your electricity board’s authorities may send a technician to your registered address to confirm your details. Once the technician submits his report, your name change request will be completed.
How To Change Name on Electricity Bill Online?
You may also change your name on your electricity bill online through your service provider’s website. You can find their details, including their official website’s URL on your physical bills or by simply searching their name on an internet search engine. The steps for how to change name in electricity bill online are typically as follows:
- Visit your electricity board’s website, register with your mobile number, and log in.
Locate the ‘Name Change’ option under profile settings.
Provide your account number, current name, residence details, and contact details. You may also need to explain the reason for the change and provide new name details.
Upload the required supporting documents and pay any applicable fees.
Receive an acknowledgement and application ID for reference.
Your electricity service provider verifies your documents, after which they shall initiate the process to change your name on their records. Once done, your new bill will reflect the name as per your request.
Pay Electricity Bills Online Via PayZapp
After you have your corrected or modifies your personal information on your electricity bills, you can proceed with bill payments. To assist you with seamless online payments of your electricity bills, you can download and register on the PayZapp mobile app. You simply need to enter your consumer number on PayZapp, after which the app shall fetch your billing information, allowing to pay your bill instantly. You may also save your electricity service provider as a biller in the app for one-click payments. Plus, you can enjoy cashback offers and discounts on bills paid via PayZapp.
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