Stamp Duty & Registration Guide Plan costs, own with confidence

What charges are usually involved

• Stamp duty (varies by state, property type, and buyer category).
• Registration fee (usually a percentage or capped amount).
• Misc. costs: advocate, documentation, and bank/legal charges (if financed).

Typical registration flow

1. 1 Finalize agreement / sale deed draft.
2. 2 Pay stamp duty and book registration slot (where applicable).
3. 3 Visit registrar office with witnesses and originals.
4. 4 Submit biometric/verification and collect acknowledgement.

Practical tips

• Keep all payments traceable and preserve receipts.
• Ensure names, carpet area, and property identifiers match across documents.
• Confirm possession date and penalty clauses in the agreement.