Stamp Duty for Rent Agreements in Delhi
Delhi falls under NCT of Delhi jurisdiction for stamp duty. The applicable rate is 2% of annual rent, with a Rs 100 minimum.
Stamp duty is paid through the Delhi e-GRAS portal. Always verify the final payable amount on the official portal before payment, as rates can vary based on lease duration and deposit amount.
- Stamp duty rate: 2% of annual rent
- Minimum stamp duty: Rs 100 minimum
- Portal: Delhi e-GRAS portal
- Registration is optional for agreements up to 11 months. Agreements of 12 months or more must be registered.
How to Create a Rent Agreement in Delhi
Creating a rent agreement for Delhi with ProRently takes three steps: generate the agreement, get it e-stamped via the Delhi e-GRAS portal, and have both parties sign using Aadhaar OTP.
- Enter tenant, landlord, property, and lease term details on ProRently
- Get an estimate of your stamp duty (2% of annual rent)
- Pay stamp duty on the Delhi e-GRAS portal
- Aadhaar-sign the agreement online - no visit required
- Download the stamped, signed agreement as a PDF
Popular Delhi Localities Covered
ProRently works for rent agreements across all Delhi localities - Dwarka, Rohini, Saket, Lajpat Nagar, Vasant Kunj, and every other area in NCT of Delhi.
The stamp duty rate is the same across all localities in NCT of Delhi. Your agreement is valid throughout NCT of Delhi regardless of the specific neighbourhood.
Registration Rules for Delhi
Registration is optional for agreements up to 11 months. Agreements of 12 months or more must be registered.
- 11-month agreements: most common format, avoids mandatory registration in most states
- 12+ month agreements: registration mandatory in most Indian states
- Aadhaar eSign: accepted for identity verification even without physical registration