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What is stamp duty and registration charges in Andhra Pradesh in 2025?

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If you are buying any immovable property including flat, land or building in Andhra Pradesh, you need to pay stamp duty, registration charges and also transfer duty (specified under Andhra Pradesh Gram Panchayats Act, 1964 and the Andhra Pradesh Municipalities Act, 1965). According to section 17 of the Indian Registration Act 1908, the AP stamps and registration deed details of every immovable property sold should be registered in the sub-registrar’s office (SRO) within six months of deed execution. 

 

What is stamp duty in Andhra Pradesh?

Stamp duty in Andhra Pradesh is the compulsory tax that is levied by the Andhra Pradesh state government on legal documents to validate transactions related to property and other financial agreements. IGRS AP deed details help in preserving the ownership title and act as proof in case the property documents are lost. It is calculated on the basis of the Andhra Pradesh Market Value.  The stamp duty in Andhra Pradesh comes under the purview of IGRS AP, the registration and stamps department in Andhra Pradesh. 

Stamp duty charges in Andhra Pradesh in 2025

Gender Stamp duty Registration charges Transfer duty fee
Men 5% 1% 1.5%
Women 5%  1% 1.5%

In Andhra Pradesh, there is no rebate provided on the basis of gender. The stamp duty charges are 5%, registration fee is 1% and the transfer duty fee is 1.5% in the state. 

Stamp duty charges on different transactions in AP in 2025

Type of transaction Stamp duty charges
Sale of property 5%
Gift deed 0.5%
Affidavit Rs 10
Development agreement-cum-general power of attorney 5%
Construction agreement 5%
Exchange deed 4% on consideration or M.V. of the property of greater value, whichever is higher
Lease agreements of less than 10 years 2% on A.A.R
Lease agreements of more than 10 years but less than 20 years 6% on A.A.R
Will Nil
Indemnity Bond 3% subject to a maximum of Rs. 100/-
Special power of Attorney Rs 20

Note: These fees are based on market value or transactional value of the property (whichever is lower).

 AP stamps and registration deed details 2025: Types of conveyance deeds

Purpose Type of Conveyance Deed
Inheritance Entries in revenue records and predecessor’s title
Partition Deed of Partition
Gift Gift deed
Settlement Settlement deed
Grant Grant order
Release Release deed
Mulegeni Deed of Mulgeni or permanent lease

 

Factors on which stamp duty Andhra Pradesh is based on

 

Age of the buyer:  Age plays an important role in determining stamp duty. Senior citizens get a rebate on stamp duty.

Age of the property: A new property may command more stamp duty in Andhra Pradesh as compared to an old property that are charged lesser stamp duties. Also, some like historic or heritage buildings are exempted from paying stamp duty. 

Usage of property: Usage of property- residential, commercial or industrial plays an important role in calculating stamp duty of the property.

Location of the property:  The stamp duty depends on whether the property is located in a rural area or an urban area. The properties that are located near the central or prime area will command more stamp duty as compared to a property located in the periphery. The property located within the municipal corporation limits have to pay higher stamp duty as compared to a property located in the development authority area. 

Property type: The different types of property – residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial and open plots each command different stamp duty. 

Amenities: The presence of amenities in the project and infrastructural development, connectivity etc. influence the price of the property and thus the stamp duty.

 

How to get duty fee and registration fee details on IGRS AP?

 

How to calculate the stamp duty charges in Andhra Pradesh?

To calculate the stamp duty charges in Andhra Pradesh one has to determine the following: 

Example of stamp duty calculation in Andhra Pradesh 

 

Stamp duty calculator on IGRS AP

You can also use the stamp duty calculator on the IGRS AP website to calculate the stamp duty and registration charges. 

 

 

 

 

How to pay stamp duty in Andhra Pradesh online?

 

How to pay Andhra Pradesh stamp duty online using SHCIL?

 

How to pay the Andhra Pradesh stamp duty charges offline?

For people who want to pay the stamp duty offline, there are a few options- they can pay through the sub-registrar offices, authorised banks or stamp vendors. To pay the stamp duty at the SRO, follow these steps. 

What is Andhra Pradesh registration charges?

To register your property in Andhra Pradesh in the legal book of records, a registration fee has to be paid to the Andhra Pradesh state government.  The registration charges in Andhra Pradesh is 1% of the value of the property. 

AP registration charges 2025 for different transactions

Description of instrument/document Registration fee
Sale deed 1 %
Gift 0.5% (minimum Rs 1,000 and maximum Rs 10,000)
Agreement of sale-cum-general power of attorney Rs 2,000
Development agreement-cum-general power of attorney 0.5% (capped at Rs 20,000)
Power of attorney to sell / construct / develop / transfer immovable property 0.5% (minimum Rs 1,000, capped at Rs 20,000)
Conveyance deed 0.5%
Lease deed 0.1%
Licence deed 0.1%
Mortgage 0.1%

List of documents required to register property in Andhra Pradesh

How to register your property online in Andhra Pradesh?

AP anywhere land registration 2025

Home buyers will now be able to register AP their property document in any sub-registrar office of the district. As per the new directives from the state government, all sub-registrar offices falling in the same district will have concurrent jurisdiction and can register any property deed details situated in the district. This means that a property buyer can approach the SRO that is nearest to his residence or office and get the IGRS AP deed details registered. Presently, there are 38 districts where you can register AP your deed details of property or land.

Stamps and registration AP receipt 2025

For each and every property for which land registration charges in AP has been paid, for each Power of Attorney presented for authentication and for each sealed cover deposited and for every fee or fine levied by a registering officer, a receipt shall be granted by the AP land registration department. This receipt for the registration AP document/ IGRS deed details  will be handed over to the person who is presenting the document or his nominee, after getting signature of the person present there. If the receipt for the paid land registration charges in AP is lost for some reason, the person who is needed to produce it can sign a declaration of loss and request for making another registration AP document receipt that can be obtained by signing the counterfoil. 

Stamp duty refund in Andhra Pradesh

While payment of stamp duty for Andhra Pradesh property is compulsory, there are also times when the buyer should be legally allowed to get a refund on stamp duty.  

Who is eligible for stamp duty refund in Andhra Pradesh?

All home buyers who have paid 

are eligible for stamp duty refund in Andhra Pradesh. 

How to claim stamp duty refund in Andhra Pradesh? 

A home buyer can claim stamp duty refund within six months from the date of the issuance of the challan. Mentioned are steps to follow to claim stamp duty refund. 

FAQs

What is the land registration process under Stamps and registration AP department in Andhra Pradesh?

For land registration under Stamps and registration AP department, keep all the documents listed above handy, including the property card.

How do I find the link documents for property in AP?

You have to apply for all these services offline, through the municipal office.

What is the land registration fee in Andhra Pradesh?

Depending upon the deed details, land registration fee under stamps and registration AP department may vary.

 

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