Delhi Stamp Duty and Registration Calculator
Work out what you will pay in stamp duty and registration charges when you register a property in Delhi.
Stamp duty is charged on the higher of the circle rate value and the actual price. Registration charges are added on top. Rates can change, so treat this as a guide and confirm before you register.
Why women pay less
Delhi charges a lower rate of stamp duty when the buyer is a woman. When a man and a woman buy jointly, the rate sits between the two.
This is a genuine saving and it is worth thinking about before you decide whose name the property goes in. It is a family decision with other consequences too, so discuss it properly rather than deciding on the stamp duty alone.
What the duty is charged on
On the higher of two figures. The circle rate value of the property, or the price you actually paid.
So if you buy at less than the circle rate, you still pay duty on the circle rate. Check your colony's rate here.
Registration charges come on top
Separate from stamp duty, there is a registration fee, usually calculated as a percentage of the value with an upper limit. The calculator includes an estimate of it.
Treat this as a guide
Rates and rules change, and there can be additional charges depending on the type of property and the transaction. Confirm the exact figure with the sub registrar office or your lawyer before you register.
Questions people ask us
- Is stamp duty the same across all of Delhi?
The rate is the same, but the value it is charged on is not, because circle rates differ by colony category. Two identical flats in different categories will attract different duty.
- Can we reduce it by declaring a lower price?
No. Duty is charged on the circle rate if that is higher than the declared price, and under declaring can create tax problems for both buyer and seller. It is not worth it.
- Does the buyer or seller pay?
Normally the buyer, unless the agreement says otherwise.