Enter the monthly rent amount agreed in the tenancy.
Refundable deposit. Used in calculation for some states (Maharashtra, TN).
Covers registration fee, stamp duty, and applicable surcharges.
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11-month agreement
Total government charges
₹0
+ ProRently platform fee ₹199 separately
Stamp duty
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Registration fee
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Platform fee (ProRently)
₹199
Flat · Includes agreement generation, Aadhaar e-sign, and PDF delivery
How to get your agreement stamped in —
Need execution after estimate?
Generate agreement in ProRently, follow official portal link for stamp purchase, upload certificate details, then complete Aadhaar signing.
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How Stamp Duty on Rent Agreements Is Calculated in India
Click any state to auto-fill the calculator above with ₹25,000 rent / ₹75,000 deposit as a baseline.
FAQs - Stamp Duty on Rent Agreements India
What happens if I don't pay stamp duty on my rent agreement?
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An unstamped or under-stamped rent agreement is not admissible as evidence in court. If you need to take a tenant to court for non-payment or eviction, the judge can reject your agreement as proof of tenancy. The Indian Stamp Act also permits authorities to levy a penalty of up to 10 times the original stamp duty if under-stamping is discovered. The ₹200–₹1,500 stamp duty is genuinely worth paying.
Why are most rent agreements made for 11 months specifically?
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Under the Registration Act 1908, any lease agreement exceeding 11 months must be compulsorily registered at the Sub-Registrar's office — which involves fees, physical presence, and time. An 11-month agreement avoids this requirement in most states, making it cheaper and faster for both parties. The practice is completely legal. Most landlords simply renew the 11-month agreement each year.
Is an e-stamped, Aadhaar-signed agreement legally valid?
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Yes. E-stamps issued through government-authorised vendors (SHCIL, GRAS, eSampada, etc.) are fully valid under the Indian Stamp Act. Aadhaar-based e-signatures are valid under Section 5 of the Information Technology Act 2000 and the Aadhaar Act 2016, equivalent in legal standing to a wet ink signature. Courts have upheld digitally signed agreements in disputes across multiple Indian states.
Maharashtra says "registration required" — what does that mean practically?
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Maharashtra's Maharashtra Rent Control Act requires rent agreements to be compulsorily registered at the Sub-Registrar's office, even for 11-month leases. Both landlord and tenant must be physically present (or a registered PoA can attend). The registration fee is typically ₹1,000. Without registration, the agreement has limited enforceability. This is why Maharashtra is more cumbersome than other states — stamp duty is usually estimated as 0.25% of (annual rent + 10% refundable deposit), but the IGR portal output is authoritative.
Who pays the stamp duty — landlord or tenant?
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Legally, both parties are jointly liable for stamp duty under the Indian Stamp Act — if the agreement is challenged, both can be penalised for under-stamping. In practice, the cost is usually split equally or borne by whoever initiates the agreement (often the landlord). In many ProRently agreements, the landlord pays the stamp duty as part of the ₹199 platform fee, and this is noted in the agreement itself.
Can I get a refund on stamp duty if the agreement is cancelled?
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Partially. Under Section 49 of the Indian Stamp Act, you can apply for a refund of stamp duty if the agreement was never executed (i.e., not signed by both parties) within 6 months of stamp purchase. Once an agreement is fully signed, stamp duty is generally non-refundable. The process varies by state and requires an application to the Collector of Stamps with the original stamp paper.