Name:ย Gone are the days of wandering to the BESCOM office to change the name on the electricity bill. For the benefit of lakhs of electricity consumers in the state, BESCOM has implemented an important digital service, now you can apply to change the name of your electricity connection from your home via mobile or computer. This system of applying online in a few minutes can save time, money and effort.
Till now, if you want to buy a house, transfer property or change the name of your heirs, you have to visit the BESCOM office multiple times. The verification of documents, application submission and approval process used to take a lot of time. Now, all those steps have been made digital, and customers can easily submit the application from their mobile without any hassle.
So, what benefits will customers get from this new online service? What documents are required to change the name on the electricity bill? What is the complete procedure for applying via mobile? How can I check the progress of the application after submitting it? Is there any fee to pay for name change? Let’s find out complete information in this article.
Important Highlight Points:
| * BESCOM has opened an online portal for BESCOM customers to change their name in their electricity bills. * BESCOM customers can easily change their name in their electricity bills online from the comfort of their homes. * Customers who used to travel to the office to change their name in their electricity bills can now change their names in a few minutes through their phones. * After applying for the name change process, customers can check the progress of the process on the online website. |
Why is it important to change the name on the electricity bill?
It is very important to update the name on the electricity connection record in case of a change in ownership of a property or house. If the electricity bill is in the name of the new owner, the property related records will be correct. There will be no confusion while selling the property, getting a bank loan, applying for government facilities or doing other official work.
In most cases, even after buying a house, the electricity bill continues to be in the name of the old owner. This can lead to ownership issues in the future. Therefore, it is best to complete the name change process immediately after purchasing a house, transferring property to heirs, or changing the electricity connection to a family member’s name.
Having the correct name on the electricity bill gives the consumer an official record of their connection. It also makes it easier to verify the record when availing any service from BESCOM in the future. Therefore, it is a safe and necessary step to change the name on the electricity bill as soon as the ownership of the property changes.
What are the benefits for customers since BESCOM has opened an online portal?
- BESCOM customers can easily change the name of the old owner on their electricity bill online from the comfort of their home, saving time and eliminating the hassle of traveling to the office.
- After applying online to change the name of the old owner on the electricity bill, BESCOM customers can easily check the progress of the application via mobile.
- Earlier, customers could change the name on their electricity bill only during office hours. But now, customers can apply online at a time convenient to them.
- When applying online, information at every stage of the application is available to the customer, which prevents any mistakes in filling the details and uploading documents, and makes the application process clearer.
In which cases is it mandatory to change the name on the electricity bill?
- When buying a new house or flat.
- When property is transferred through a registered sale deed.
- When the property comes into the name of the heirs.
- When a contact needs to be transferred to a family member’s name.
- When the electricity bill comes in the name of the old owner.
- When a name change is necessary due to a court order or other legal reasons.
Required documents:
BESCOM customers must have the following documents to change the name of the old owner on their electricity bill through the online website.
- Aadhar card
- Latest electricity bill
- Ownership record
- Address Proof
- Current mobile number.
- And other necessary documents
Easy way to change name via mobile:
Those who wish to change the name of the old owner on the electricity bill can easily apply online by following the steps below.
- First visit the official website of BESCOM.
- Click on the Name Change link in the Other Services section.
- Login using your user ID, password, and enter the captcha.
- Fill in all the personal details asked there, the name of the person whose name should now appear on the electricity bill, and other necessary details.
- Upload the required documents given above, verify all the details filled in and submit the application.
How to check application status?
BESCOM customers do not need to visit the office again after submitting their application online. They can check the status of their application by entering the acknowledgement number through the application status option on the BESCOM website.
Important links:
| Official website link | Click here |
| Link to apply online | Click here |
Final conclusion:
BESCOM has taken another important step towards simplifying public services with the help of digital technology. There is no need to travel to the office to change the name on the electricity bill anymore. It is indeed good news for consumers that they have the opportunity to apply through mobile or computer and check its status online. If your electricity bill is still in the name of the old owner, change the name using this online facility without delay.
