Transfer a meter to your name
Moved into a place where the meter is still in someone else's name? Here's how a name correction and a full ownership transfer work, and what each one needs.
Two different things
Name correction, or ownership transfer?
Work out which one you need first — the documents and process differ.
- Name correction — the same owner just fixing a spelling or detail. Simpler — apply at the local office with the owner's NID, the deed copy where relevant, and the latest bill.
- Ownership transfer — a new owner taking the connection into their name (after buying/inheriting). This needs more documents, a fresh deposit and an inspection.
Documents
What an ownership transfer needs
- Attested photocopies of all ownership documents (deed / inheritance; khatian/mutation where applicable)
- A copy of the latest paid bill
- The new owner's NID copy and 2 attested passport-size photos
- For a business/company account: trade licence and memorandum
After applying there's an on-site inspection; once the prescribed deposit + transfer fee are paid, the name is changed.
By company
Where to apply
- DPDC — separate online forms: name / ownership change · name correction
- Palli Bidyut (BREB) — apply at the local samity office with the documents above; deposit + fee after inspection.
- DESCO — not a self-service OCSMS form; DESCO directs you to the local S&D office. DESCO contact
- NESCO — the online citizen-complaint system has a 'name/address change' category. complain.nesco.gov.bd
- WZPDCL / BPDB — name/ownership change is in the citizen charter; apply at the local office or portal.
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