Electricity Meter Transfer Checklist
When a property is sold or ownership changes, the electricity meter should be transferred to the new owner so future bills are issued in the correct name. Use the two interactive checklists below to gather seller and buyer documents, track your progress, and estimate the total transfer cost.
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Transfer cost estimator
Enter the amounts quoted at your sub-division office. Values differ by DISCO and connection type.
From the latest bill. Unpaid dues must be cleared first.
Estimated total transfer cost
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Estimate only. Actual fees are confirmed at the sub-division office before payment.
Process steps by DISCO
The general flow is the same across distribution companies; small differences are noted below.
| DISCO | Area | Process notes |
|---|---|---|
| LESCO | Lahore and region | Apply at the sub-division office with both parties present or through the authorized representative. Online tracking available on the LESCO portal. |
| IESCO | Islamabad and region | Submit the transfer application at the area sub-division. Some steps can be started through the IESCO website or helpline. |
| MEPCO | Multan and region | Apply at the sub-division office. Verification of the premises is done before the record is updated. |
| FESCO | Faisalabad and region | Both parties visit the sub-division office with documents. Clearance of dues is verified from the billing system. |
| GEPCO | Gujranwala and region | Standard transfer form at the sub-division; seller affidavit is commonly required. |
| PESCO | Peshawar / KP | Apply at the local sub-division office. Check the PESCO helpline for the nearest office and document requirements. |
| QESCO | Quetta / Balochistan | Apply at the area sub-division office with CNIC copies, registry and the latest paid bill. |
| SEPCO / HESCO | Sindh (excluding Karachi) | Submit the application at the sub-division covering the premises; dues clearance is mandatory before transfer. |
| K-Electric | Karachi | Transfer is done through K-Electric customer care centres or the online portal. Both parties may need to be present with original CNICs. |
Transfer steps in order
- Clear outstanding dues. Pay any pending bill on the meter account and keep the receipt.
- Gather documents. Complete both checklists above for the seller and the buyer.
- Fill the transfer application. Get the form from the sub-division office or the DISCO website and have both parties sign it.
- Submit at the sub-division office. Submit documents, pay the fees and collect the receipt.
- Premises verification. The office verifies the premises and the meter number against its record.
- Name updated. The connection record is updated to the new owner. The next bill is issued in the new name.
Name change vs new connection
| Situation | What to do |
|---|---|
| Property sold, meter exists | Meter transfer (name change). Same meter and connection, only the owner record changes. Lower cost and faster. |
| New construction, no meter | New connection application. Requires a demand notice, wiring inspection and meter installation. Costs more and takes longer. |
| Higher load needed | Load extension or tariff change, separate from transfer. May require wiring upgrades and a new security deposit. |
| Inherited property | Transfer with the inheritance documents (succession certificate or registry) instead of a sale deed. |
Common rejection reasons
- Outstanding unpaid dues on the meter account.
- Missing seller no-objection letter or affidavit.
- CNIC details do not match the registry or sale deed.
- Application submitted at the wrong sub-division office.
- Missing latest paid bill or proof of dues clearance.
- Signatures of buyer or seller missing on the application form.
Frequently asked questions
Most DISCOs require a no-objection letter or affidavit from the seller. If the seller is not available, the sale deed or registry plus an affidavit may be accepted; confirm with your sub-division office.
Commonly 7 to 30 working days, depending on the DISCO and whether premises verification is needed. Delays are usually caused by unpaid dues or incomplete documents.
No. If a meter already exists at the property, a transfer (name change) is enough. A new connection is only needed where no meter exists.
Outstanding dues must normally be cleared before the transfer is approved. Settle them with the seller before or during the purchase so the account transfers clean.
Check that the next electricity bill shows the new owner name and the same meter and reference number. You can also verify on the DISCO website or helpline.