Stamp Duty and Property Registration Charges in Delhi

As per the Registration Act of 1908, it is mandatory to pay stamp duty and registration charges when you purchase a property. The state government of Delhi revises the property registration and stamp duty charges in Delhi.

Check out the current stamp duty rates and registration charges in Delhi: 

Please Note: 

• Area under New Delhi Municipal Corporation: Stamp duty for a male is 5.5%, and for a female is 3.5%

• Area under Delhi Cantonment Board: Stamp duty is 3% for both males and females

   

Disclaimer: The rates can vary at the discretion of the state government. Kindly check the latest rates from the website. 

• Illustration

If a man buys a property worth ₹30 Lakhs, he has to pay the following charges stamp:

Note: The above example is for illustration purpose only.

Here are the steps you need to follow to calculate stamp duty in Delhi:

• Step 1: Log on to the official portal of the Delhi Online Registration System at https://eval.delhigovt.nic.in/

• Step 2: Enter the relevant details, such as the location of your sub-registrar office, locality and deed name, as per your requirement 

• Step 3: After filling in the details, you can check the stamp duty charges

Once you submit these details, you will see the amount that you must pay as stamp duty in Delhi. However, when computing the charge, note several factors to be taken into consideration.

It includes:

• Property’s location

• Type of property and number of floors

• Age and gender of the property owner

• Property’s market value

• The use of the property, whether it is for residential or commercial purposes

Here are the steps you need to follow:

• Step 1: Visit the official website of the Stock Holding Corporation of India

• Step 2: Choose the ‘NCT of Delhi’ option from the state list drop-down menu

• Step 3: Pay the stamp duty through UPI/Credit Card/Debit Card/NEFT, etc.
   

You can pay the stamp duty through cash by visiting the authorised collection centre of the Stock Holding Corporation of India. Visit the office of the sub-registrar for the registration process after making the payment.

You can claim a refund of your stamp duty in Delhi in case of excess payment or cancellation of the deed. However, the refund window is open only for 6 months from the stamp duty payment date. 

Note that the authorities will deduct 10% from the total amount paid and refund the remaining amount. You can write an application to the Collector of Stamp (HQ) office, Sham Nath Marg, Delhi.

Delhi stamp duty rates and registration charges are tax-exempt under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act. You can get an exemption of up to ₹1.5 Lakhs on these charges.

You need to follow these steps for grievance redressal:

• Step 1: Visit the website of the Registration Related Grievance Monitoring System (RGMS)

• Step 2: Click on the ‘Lodge your Grievance’ option

• Step 3: Type your Grievance within 2,000 characters without special characters, which has been specified on the left side of the screen

• Step 4: Attach grievance-related documents in a PDF format not exceeding 2MB in size, if any (You can scan the document with a scanner)

• Step 5: Select your locality for your grievance

• Step 6: Provide your name, mobile number, email and address to proceed or to track the status of your grievance

• Step 7: Type in the text as visible in the ‘Visual Image’ section , and click on ‘Submit’

• Step 8: Enter the Grievance Number and your mobile number or email ID to get the details

Remember, non-payment of stamp duty and registration charges in Delhi while registering any property leads to penalties. By law, you are required to pay your stamp duty rates and other concerned charges while registering any property.

The information provided here is for informational purposes only. Please visit the official website and do your research before you opt for any services.