Municipal Rates Application Form

Property Details

Provide complete property information including location, type, and municipal details for accurate processing.

Property Type * Select the type of property ownership

Township Name * Enter the full township name as it appears on the title deed

Erf/Farm Number * Enter numbers only (e.g., 1234 or 567)

Extension If applicable, enter extension number (e.g., 5, 12)

Portion Number If applicable, enter portion number (e.g., 2, 15)

Account Number

Purchase Price * Enter amount in Rands (e.g., 2500000 for R2.5M)

Date of Sale * Date when the sale agreement was signed

Municipality *

Physical Address of Property *

Prepaid Water

Prepaid Electricity

Seller Details

Enter details for all current property owners who are selling the property.

Purchaser Details

Enter details for all new property owners who are purchasing the property.

Attorney Details

Provide the conveyancing attorney's information who is handling this property transfer.

Attorney Name * Full name of the conveyancing attorney or law firm

Attorney Reference Number * Attorney's file reference number for this transaction

Attorney Contact Person * Name of the person handling this matter

Contact Person Email * Email address of the contact person

Required Documents

Upload all required documents for your municipal rates application. Ensure files are clear and legible.

Document Requirements

All Parties

Certified ID or passport copies of all parties
Offer to Purchase
Copy of rates account statement (ensure it reflects property rates, not utilities)
Water and electricity readings with meter numbers clearly visible
Deeds search reflecting seller as current owner
Authority to act

Company/Trust Parties

Copy of CIPC document
Company or trust search
Certified copy of authorized person
Certified Director's ID document

Deceased Estate

Copy of death certificate
Executor letter
Certified ID copy of Executor

Prepaid Meters

Photo of prepaid meter showing meter number clearly
Readings are system requirements - application cannot proceed without them

Admin Fee - R127.56

Use the property RATES account as reference (not utilities account). Payment must be made BEFORE application submission to avoid delays. Incorrect reference will cause payment allocation errors.