At the time of property registration, home buyers in India are liable to pay a fixed stamp duty along with registration charges. However, since land is a state subject, stamp duty rates differ across states. A buyer will have to pay stamp duty based on the rates applicable in the home state.
Stamp duty calculators help you know the exact amount of money to pay as stamp duty at the time of property registration.
Stamp duty rates in top Indian states (as a percentage of the property value)
| Delhi | 4-6% |
| Maharashtra | 5-6% |
| Punjab | 5-7% |
| UP | 7% |
| West Bengal | 6-7% |
| Andhra Pradesh | 5% |
| Haryana | 5-7% |
| Tamil Nadu | 7% |
| Telangana | 5% |
| Rajasthan | 4-5% |
How is stamp duty calculated?
Stamp duty calculation is quite simple. The exact stamp duty amount is a percentage of the overall property value.
For instance, if you are a female homebuyer in Delhi and you purchasing a property worth Rs 1 crore, you will pay the following stamp duty:
Property value: Rs 1 crore
Applicable stamp duty for women homebuyers in Delhi: 4%
4% of Rs 1 crore: 4/100 * 1 crore = Rs 4 lakh
Online stamp duty calculators
Several states provide online stamp duty calculators for users to easily arrive at the exact stamp duty amount. Using these online calculators, you can know the amount by providing the property value, the gender of the buyer and the exact property location.
Haryana’s stamp duty calculator
In Haryana, for example, you can use the online stamp duty calculator at https://jamabandi.nic.in/StampDuty
See also: Stamp duty in Haryana: All about registry rate in Haryana for various documents
Stamp duty calculator in Delhi
In Delhi, you can use the online stamp duty calculator at
https://eval.delhigovt.nic.in/
Provide all the required details to proceed.
See also: Delhi property registration: All about Delhi stamp duty and registration charges
Stamp duty calculator in Maharashtra
In Maharashtra, you can use the online stamp duty calculator at
https://www.igrmahhelpline.gov.in/stamp-duty-calculator.php
Read also: Stamp duty and registration charges in Maharashtra in 2022: All you need to know
FAQs
What is stamp duty?
Stamp duty is a government-levied tax applicable on the registration of various deeds and documents. These include property registration documents.
How to calculate the stamp duty?
Stamp duty can be calculated using online stamp duty calculators.
An alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Dhenkanal, Sunita Mishra brings over 16 years of expertise to the fields of legal matters, financial insights, and property market trends. Recognised for her ability to elucidate complex topics, her articles serve as a go-to resource for home buyers navigating intricate subjects. Through her extensive career, she has been associated with esteemed organisations like the Financial Express, Hindustan Times, Network18, All India Radio, and Business Standard.
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