Stamp duty in Delhi (2026)

Current stamp duty and registration charges in Delhi, with a calculator. On a ₹60 lakh home, the total comes to about ₹4,20,000 at the standard rate.

State

Buyer / areaRate published by the Department of Revenue for sale deeds.

Property value (₹)

₹60.00 L

Use the agreement value or the circle rate / guideline value, whichever is higher.

Stamp duty + registration in Delhi₹4,20,000

Stamp duty: ₹3,60,000
Registration fee: ₹60,000
Effective rate: 7.00%

1% of the sale deed value plus a ₹100 pasting charge.

Indicative. Confirm the final amount with the sub-registrar or the state's e-stamp portal before paying.

Stamp duty rates in Delhi

Buyer / area	Stamp duty	Notes
Men	6%	Rate published by the Department of Revenue for sale deeds.
Women	4%	–
Joint (man + woman)	5%	Commonly applied midpoint for joint male and female buyers; not shown separately on the revenue department page, so confirm with the sub-registrar.

Registration fee: 1% of the sale deed value plus a ₹100 pasting charge.

Charged on: Higher of the agreement value or the circle rate notified by the Delhi government for the locality category (A to H).

Latest change: No change to stamp duty or registration fee rates found for 2024 to 2026.

Sources: Department of Revenue, Govt of NCT of Delhi: Property registration · SHCIL e-stamping (Delhi)

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How stamp duty works in Delhi

Delhi's rates are simple to read and have not moved in years. The Department of Revenue lists stamp duty on a sale deed at 6% when the buyer is a man and 4% when the buyer is a woman. Joint male and female ownership is generally charged 5%. On top comes a registration fee of 1% of the deed value and a flat ₹100 pasting charge. Duty is calculated on the higher of the agreed price or the circle rate, which Delhi fixes by colony category, from A (the most expensive) to H.

Circle rates matter more here than in most cities, because they were set years ago and in many colonies sit well below market prices, while in some rebuilt or outlying areas they can exceed what a buyer will pay. Always check the category of the colony before you sign an agreement.

For a ₹60 lakh flat above the circle value, a man buying alone pays ₹3,60,000 in stamp duty. A woman pays ₹2,40,000. A couple on a joint deed pays about ₹3,00,000. The registration fee is ₹60,000 plus ₹100 in every case, so the full bill runs from ₹3,00,100 for a woman buyer to ₹4,20,100 for a man. Banks do not include stamp duty or the registration fee in the loan amount, so this sum, about 7% of the price for a male buyer, has to come from savings along with the down payment.

Stamp duty is paid through an e-stamp certificate issued by SHCIL, online or at an authorised collection centre, and the deed is registered at the sub-registrar office for the area after an online appointment. A practical tip: the 2-point gap between men and women is worth ₹1,20,000 on a ₹60 lakh purchase. If the property is meant to be a joint family asset anyway, discuss with your lawyer whether registering it solely in a woman's name suits your plans, since ownership, inheritance and loan terms all follow the name on the deed.