Stamp Duty Rates

Stamp Duty Rates by State

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Stamp Duty by Document Type

Document Type	Description	Rate Range	Notes
Sale Deed	Property Sale/Transfer	5% - 8%	Varies by state & property value
Gift Deed	Property Gift	2% - 5%	Based on market value
Mortgage Deed	Property Mortgage	0.5% - 2%	On loan amount
Lease Deed	Property Lease	1% - 5%	On annual rent or premium
Partnership Deed	Partnership Formation	0.5% - 2%	On capital contribution
Power of Attorney	Legal Authorization	₹50 - ₹500	Fixed stamp duty
Affidavit	Legal Declaration	₹10 - ₹100	Nominal stamp duty
Agreement to Sell	Property Sale Agreement	3% - 5%	Adjustable against final deed

* Rates are indicative and may vary based on location, property type, and applicable government notifications.

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Major States - Property Sale

State	Rate (Male)	Rate (Female)
Delhi	6%	4%
Maharashtra	6% - 8%	5% - 7%
Karnataka	5% - 6%	4% - 5%
Tamil Nadu	7%	7%
Uttar Pradesh	5% - 7%	4% - 6%
Rajasthan	5% - 6%	4% - 5%

Document Type - Fixed Rates

Document	Stamp Duty
Affidavit	₹10 - ₹50
Power of Attorney	₹50 - ₹200
Partnership Deed	0.5% - 2%
Lease Agreement	1% - 5%
Gift Deed	2% - 5%
Mortgage Deed	0.5% - 2%

Last Updated: June 2026. Rates are subject to change. Please verify with the respective state government's stamp duty department.

Stamp duty rates vary based on property value, location (urban/rural), and type of property (residential/commercial).

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What is Stamp Duty?

Stamp duty is a tax levied by the state government on legal documents and property transactions. It is payable under the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, and varies across states.

Purpose: To legalize documents and provide legal evidence
Payable By: Usually the buyer in property transactions
Due Date: Before or on the date of execution of the document
Mode of Payment: Physical stamps, e-stamps, or online payment

Important Notes

Concessions: Many states offer lower rates for women buyers (typically 1-2% concession)
Market Value: Stamp duty is calculated on the higher of circle rate/market value or actual transaction value
Late Payment: Penalty charges apply for delayed payment of stamp duty
Documents: Unstamped or insufficiently stamped documents are not admissible as evidence in court