How do I apply for mutation (dakhil-kharij) in Bihar?

Go to biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in and open “Online Dakhil Kharij Aavedan”. Register / log in first. Fill your (buyer) details and the property details — district, circle (anchal), mauza, khata and khesra numbers. Enter the previous owner details and upload the documents (deed, previous record, etc.). Submit and note the case / application number. The Circle Officer (CO) reviews it; there is an objection window for anyone to raise a dispute. If everything is in order, the CO passes the mutation order and the jamabandi is updated in your name.

How long does mutation take in Bihar?

There is no single guaranteed timeline; in practice it commonly takes a few weeks and varies by Circle Office workload.

What if my mutation is rejected in Bihar?

If the CO rejects it, appeal to the DCLR (Deputy Collector, Land Reforms) court with the CO's rejection order and the corrected documents.

Bihar mutation (dakhil-kharij) guide

The real step-by-step for Bihar — official portal, documents, timeline and the appeal route if it gets stuck.

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Mutation (dakhil-kharij) is how the government record is changed to your name after a sale, inheritance, gift or partition. Get the real step-by-step, the official portal, the documents and the appeal route if it gets stuck.

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How do I apply for mutation (dakhil-kharij) in Bihar?: Go to biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in and open “Online Dakhil Kharij Aavedan”. Register / log in first. Fill your (buyer) details and the property details — district, circle (anchal), mauza, khata and khesra numbers. Enter the previous owner details and upload the documents (deed, previous record, etc.). Submit and note the case / application number. The Circle Officer (CO) reviews it; there is an objection window for anyone to raise a dispute. If everything is in order, the CO passes the mutation order and the jamabandi is updated in your name.
How long does mutation take in Bihar?: There is no single guaranteed timeline; in practice it commonly takes a few weeks and varies by Circle Office workload.
What if my mutation is rejected in Bihar?: If the CO rejects it, appeal to the DCLR (Deputy Collector, Land Reforms) court with the CO's rejection order and the corrected documents.

This is general information, not legal advice. Portals, fees and timelines change and vary by district. Check with the local Circle Office / Tehsil or a property lawyer before you act or pay any money. Sources: official. Last reviewed 2026-09-09.