{"id":34683,"date":"2021-09-13T10:52:19","date_gmt":"2021-09-13T05:22:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.com\/blog\/?p=34683"},"modified":"2026-10-07T16:49:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T11:19:23","slug":"stamp-duty-and-registration-charges-in-rajasthan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.com\/blog\/stamp-duty-and-registration-charges-in-rajasthan","title":{"rendered":"Stamp Duty and Registration Charges in Rajasthan 2026: Rates, Calculation and Payment Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Buying a flat in Jaipur, a plot in Jodhpur or a house in Udaipur? The deal price is only one part of the bill. Stamp duty, surcharges and the registration fee come on top.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many buyers budget for the 6% and stop there. This guide explains the current registry charges in Rajasthan, how to work them out and how to pay through e-Panjiyan.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Stamp duty is a tax the state collects on documents that transfer property. The sale deed is the most common one. In Rajasthan, it is charged under the Rajasthan Stamp Act, 1998.<\/span><\/p>\n

Paying it is not optional. A deed without the right stamp duty cannot be registered or used as evidence in court.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Are Registration Charges?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Rajasthan\u00a0 Registration charges are the fee to record the deed in government records at the sub-registrar office, under the Registration Act, 1908. Property registration charges in Rajasthan are 1% of the property value.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once registered, your name enters the official record. That is what lets you take a loan or sell the property later.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stamp Duty vs Registration Charges: Key Differences<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Point<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Stamp Duty<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Registration Charges<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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What it is<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Tax on the property document<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Fee to record the document<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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

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Rajasthan Stamp Act, 1998<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Registration Act, 1908<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Rate in Rajasthan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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6% (men), 5% (women)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1% for all<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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

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Yes, 33% of the duty<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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No<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Paid through<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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e-GRAS or e-stamp<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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e-GRAS, at the time of registration<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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

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Makes the deed legally valid<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Puts ownership on public record<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Latest Stamp Duty and Registration Charges in Rajasthan 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n

The table below shows the registry charges in Rajasthan for a standard sale deed. The rate is the same in every district. Jaipur, Kota, Ajmer and Bikaner all follow it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Buyer Type<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Stamp Duty<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Surcharges (33% of duty)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

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

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

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

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1.98%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

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8.98%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Female (sole owner)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

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1.65%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

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7.65%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Joint (male and female)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

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1.98%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

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8.98%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

A joint deed in the names of a husband and wife is charged at the male rate. So a flat registry charge in Rajasthan is lower for a woman only when she is the sole owner.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is the 20% Labour Cess and Why Is It Charged?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Most guides call the extra charge a “20% labour cess.” That is only half the story. Two separate surcharges are added on the stamp duty you owe.<\/span><\/p>\n

The first is the Section 3-B surcharge of 20%. It funds the protection and care of cows in the state. Many sites call this the cow cess or the labour cess. The second is the Section 3-A surcharge. It goes into basic infrastructure and local bodies. The Rajasthan Finance Department raised it from 10% to 13% through a notification dated 11 February 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n

Both are charged on the stamp duty amount, not on the property value. Say your stamp duty comes to Rs 3,00,000. The 20% surcharge adds Rs 60,000. The 13% surcharge adds Rs 39,000. That is almost Rs 1 lakh extra on a Rs 50 lakh flat. It is the line most buyers forget to budget for.<\/span><\/p>\n

Factors Affecting Stamp Duty in Rajasthan<\/b><\/h2>\n

The stamp charges in Rajasthan are not the same for every buyer. A few things change the final amount:<\/span><\/p>\n