Calculate Stamp Duty
Calculate and pay stamp duty for registering your property sale, gift, or lease deed through SHCIL's e-stamping portal or your state's registration department, with rates typically ranging 3-10% of property value depending on the state.
Required Documents
Step-by-Step Process
Determine the Applicable Stamp Duty Rate
Rates differ by state - roughly 6% in Maharashtra, 4-6% in Delhi, and 5% in Karnataka - and can vary further by the owner's gender and urban/rural location.
Calculate Duty on the Higher Value
Use the state's ready reckoner/circle rate or the actual transaction value, whichever is higher, as the taxable base for stamp duty.
Generate the e-Stamp Certificate
Pay the calculated duty online through the SHCIL portal or an authorized collection centre/vendor to generate your e-stamp certificate.
Pay the Registration Fee
Separately pay the registration fee, typically about 1% of the property value, at the Sub-Registrar office.
Book Appointment and Register the Deed
Book a slot at the Sub-Registrar office and appear with the buyer, seller, and two witnesses for biometric verification and deed registration.
Pro Tips & Warnings
- Women buyers get a 1-2% stamp duty rebate in several states - check if registering the deed solely or jointly in a woman's name reduces your cost.
- Always use the higher of circle rate or agreement value to avoid future tax scrutiny under Income Tax Act Section 56 for undervaluation.
- Keep the e-stamp certificate and registered deed copy safely - together they form your primary legal proof of ownership.