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Last updated: 2 October 2026
A sale, gift, exchange or long lease of immovable property must be registered with the Sub-Registrar under the Registration Act, 1908. Registration requires the correct stamp duty, the parties and witnesses in person, and a document drafted with accurate property details. We prepare the deed, calculate stamp duty and fees, book the appointment and follow through to mutation.
Under section 17 of the Registration Act, 1908, documents that transfer or create rights in immovable property worth ₹100 or more, such as sale deeds and gift deeds, and leases for more than one year, must be registered. Under section 49, an unregistered document that should have been registered does not affect the property, and generally cannot be used as evidence of the transfer.
A document must be presented for registration within four months of its execution (section 23). Stamp duty and registration fees are set by each State, often based on the higher of the agreed price and the government’s guideline or circle rate. Many States now allow online payment of stamp duty, slot booking and e-registration steps.
For a purchase of property worth ₹50 lakh or more, the buyer must also deduct TDS of 1% under the Income-tax Act and deposit it. Tax questions on capital gains are referred to independent Chartered Accountants.
Based on the Registration Act, 1908, the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 and State stamp laws. Last updated: 27 September 2026.
Section 17, Registration Act, 1908
Present within four months of execution (s.23)
As per State stamp law, based on value
Does not affect the property (s.49)
1% where consideration is ₹50 lakh or more
Parties and two witnesses before the Sub-Registrar
Errors in the property description, names or payment details are hard to fix after registration and may need a rectification deed.
Property details are taken from title documents and records, and names from ID proofs.
Duty and fees are calculated on the applicable value for your State.
Forms, challans and slot bookings are completed before the day.
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We understand the transaction and collect title documents.
The deed is drafted and shared with both parties for review.
Stamp duty and registration fees are calculated and paid.
A slot is booked with the Sub-Registrar.
Parties and witnesses appear, sign and complete biometrics.
The registered deed is collected and shared.
Steps that follow registration:
Apply to the municipal or revenue authority to update records in the buyer's name.
For flats, transfer of share certificate and membership.
Transfer electricity, water and gas connections.
The buyer shares the TDS certificate with the seller.
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Yes. A sale of immovable property worth ₹100 or more must be registered under section 17 of the Registration Act, 1908.
A document must be presented for registration within four months of its execution.
Each State sets its own rates, usually on the higher of the agreed price and the guideline or circle rate. Some States offer concessions, for example for women buyers.
Yes, the parties or their authorised attorneys, along with two witnesses, appear before the Sub-Registrar.
No. Registration records the transfer; mutation updates municipal or revenue records in the new owner’s name, and is done separately.
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