{"id":33856,"date":"2021-09-07T22:18:52","date_gmt":"2021-09-07T16:48:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.com\/blog\/?p=33856"},"modified":"2026-07-21T16:56:43","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T11:26:43","slug":"stamp-duty-and-registration-charges-in-delhi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.com\/blog\/stamp-duty-and-registration-charges-in-delhi","title":{"rendered":"Stamp Duty and Registration Charges in Delhi 2026 – Complete Guide with Updated Rates"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re buying a flat in Dwarka, inheriting a house in Rohini, or just working out what a rent agreement will cost you in Delhi, stamp duty is one of those things you can\u2019t avoid. It\u2019s the tax the government charges to make a document legally valid, and without paying it, no sale, gift, lease or partnership deed is held up in court.<\/span><\/p>\n

The tricky part isn\u2019t the concept, it\u2019s the details. Delhi\u2019s rates change depending on who\u2019s buying, where the property sits, and what kind of document you\u2019re signing. This guide covers every current 2026 rate, how the calculation actually works, and what it costs for gift deeds, rent agreements, partnership deeds, relinquishment deeds and even share transfers.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is Stamp Duty in Delhi?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Stamp duty is a tax collected under the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, whenever a legal document transfers rights in property or creates certain kinds of agreements. It\u2019s the government\u2019s fee for recognising a document as real and enforceable.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pay it, get the document stamped and registered, and you have legal proof of the transaction. Skip it, and you\u2019re holding a piece of paper a court won\u2019t take seriously if a dispute comes up. Banks won\u2019t sanction home loans against unregistered property either.<\/span><\/p>\n

In Delhi, stamp duty is administered by the Revenue Department, and payment happens through e-stamping via the Stock Holding Corporation of India (SHCIL) rather than the old physical stamp paper system.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stamp Duty and Registration Charges in Delhi 2026\u00a0 – Current Rates<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Buyer Category<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Stamp Duty (Standard MCD Areas)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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NDMC Areas<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Cantonment Board<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Registration Charge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Male buyer<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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6%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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5.5%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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3%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1% + Rs 100 pasting fee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Female buyer<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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4%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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3.5%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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3%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1% + Rs 100 pasting fee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Joint (male + female)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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5%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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4.5%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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3%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1% + Rs 100 pasting fee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Circle rate rebate has ended:<\/b> The 20 percent rebate that used to apply on circle rate valuations for stamp duty calculation ended on 31 December 2025. From January 2026 onward, duty is calculated on the full notified circle rate with no discount, so effective costs are somewhat higher than they were through most of 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Calculate Stamp Duty and Registration Charges in Delhi<\/b><\/h2>\n

Stamp duty in Delhi isn\u2019t calculated on whatever price you and the seller agree on. It\u2019s calculated on whichever is higher between your agreement value and the circle rate notified for that locality.<\/span><\/p>\n

Circle rate is the government\u2019s own minimum valuation for property in a given area, and it varies a lot across Delhi. A flat in Vasant Vihar has a completely different circle rate than one in Dwarka or Rohini, even with identical built-up area. If you agree to buy a flat for Rs 75 lakh but the circle rate works out to Rs 82 lakh, stamp duty is calculated on Rs 82 lakh, not what you\u2019re actually paying.<\/span><\/p>\n

Worked Example\u00a0 – Male Buyer, Rs 85 Lakh Circle Rate Property<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Item<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Calculation<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Amount<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Agreement or circle rate (whichever higher)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Assume Rs 85,00,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Rs 85,00,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Stamp duty at 6%<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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6% of Rs 85,00,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Rs 5,10,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Registration charge (1%)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1% of Rs 85,00,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Rs 85,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Pasting fee<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Flat charge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Rs 100<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Total statutory cost<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Rs 5,95,100<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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As percentage of property value<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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~7%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Worked Example\u00a0 – Female Buyer, Same Property<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Item<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Calculation<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Amount<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Stamp duty at 4%<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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4% of Rs 85,00,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Rs 3,40,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Registration charge<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Rs 85,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Pasting fee<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Rs 100<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Total<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Rs 4,25,100<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Saving vs male buyer<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Rs 1,70,000<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Female buyer saving on a Rs 1 Crore flat in Delhi:<\/b> A male buyer pays Rs 6,00,000 in stamp duty. A female buyer pays Rs 4,00,000. Registering solely in a woman\u2019s name saves Rs 2,00,000\u00a0 – one of the largest gender-based stamp duty gaps among major Indian cities.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Use the Stamp Duty Calculator for Delhi<\/b><\/h2>\n

Before finalising an agreement value with any builder or seller, run the numbers through the government portal. It takes a few minutes and removes any surprises on registration day.<\/span><\/p>\n