Stamp Duty and Property Registration Charges in India: State-by-State Guide
Updated At: 2026-06-29 19:59
What is Stamp Duty?
Stamp duty is a state government tax levied on property transactions. Together with registration charges, these add 5–10% to your property cost depending on the state.
State-Wise Rates in 2026
- Karnataka: 5% (above ₹45 lakh) + 1% registration
- Maharashtra: 5% (men) / 4% (women) + 1% metro cess + 1% registration
- Telangana: 4% stamp duty + 0.5% registration + 1.5% transfer duty
- Tamil Nadu: 7% stamp duty + 4% registration
- Delhi: 4–6% + 1% registration