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Stamp Duty & Registration Charges in Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh charges stamp duty under the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 as adapted and amended in its application to Chhattisgarh (Schedule I-A). A sale deed attracts 5% (women 4%) + 4% registration, and registration costs 4% of the higher of guideline value or consideration (widely reported; official table not reachable). The state cabinet approved a 50% cut in registration fee for property registered in women's names (2026-27 budget measure).. Pick an instrument below for an indicative estimate, then check the Chhattisgarh-specific rules and FAQs.

Governing law: Indian Stamp Act, 1899 as adapted and amended in its application to Chhattisgarh (Schedule I-A). Rates last verified .

Sale deed
5% (women 4%) + 4% registration
Registration fee
4% of the higher of guideline value or consideration (widely reported; official table not reachable). The state cabinet approved a 50% cut in registration fee for property registered in women's names (2026-27 budget measure).
Rent / leave & licence
Verify with the sub-registrar
E-stamping
E-stamp certificates available

Chhattisgarh stamp duty estimate

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Chhattisgarh stamp duty by instrument

InstrumentStamp duty in Chhattisgarh
Sale deed / conveyance5% of the higher of guideline value or consideration; women buyers 4%. Registration fee 4% extra (women: 50% concession announced for 2026-27). One-time 25% stamp duty concession for defence personnel, ex-servicemen and widows on property up to Rs 25 lakh.
Rent / lease / leave & licence agreementVerify with the sub-registrar Needs verification
Gift deedGift to non-family: same as conveyance, 5% of market value. Gift to family members: 0.5% of market value per a 2021 schedule extract; some recent secondary sources claim 0% - confirm the family rate with the sub-registrar.
General power of attorneyVerify with the sub-registrar Needs verification
Special power of attorneyVerify with the sub-registrar Needs verification
AffidavitVerify with the sub-registrar Needs verification
Agreement / MoU (not otherwise provided)Verify with the sub-registrar Needs verification
Indemnity bondVerify with the sub-registrar Needs verification
Mortgage deedVerify with the sub-registrar Needs verification
Partnership deedWhere cash contribution exceeds Rs 50,000: 2% of the contribution, max Rs 5,000 (2021 schedule extract, secondary).

What is specific to Chhattisgarh

  • Duty is charged on the higher of the collector guideline value and the declared consideration.
  • Women buyers pay 4% stamp duty against 5% for men, and the state cabinet approved a 50% registration-fee cut for property in women's names (estimated revenue impact about Rs 153 crore).
  • Defence personnel, ex-servicemen and widows get a one-time 25% stamp duty concession on property worth up to Rs 25 lakh.
  • E-stamping has operated in Chhattisgarh since 2015, with denominations reported from Rs 5 to Rs 50,000.
  • Affidavits sworn by members of backward classes are exempted from stamp duty under a state notification listed on the IGR site.

E-stamping and franking: E-stamping was introduced in Chhattisgarh in 2015; documents are registered through the state's NGDRS online registration system. Franking status not confirmed.

Method and sources

Ad-valorem instruments apply the recorded Chhattisgarh rate to the higher of the consideration and the government / market value you enter, then apply any recorded minimum or maximum. Rent instruments apply the recorded rate to the rent base described for Chhattisgarh. Registration fee is estimated only for sale deeds; other instruments show the recorded note. Rates last verified 30 September 2026.

Official portals: IGR & Superintendent of Stamps, Chhattisgarh, NGDRS Chhattisgarh (online registration)

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Chhattisgarh stamp duty FAQs

5% of the higher of guideline value or price for men and 4% for women, plus a 4% registration fee.

Yes. In addition to the 1% lower stamp duty, the state approved a 50% reduction in registration fee for property registered in a woman's name under the 2026-27 budget.

A one-time 25% stamp duty concession applies to defence personnel, ex-servicemen and widows buying property worth up to Rs 25 lakh.

Where cash capital exceeds Rs 50,000, 2% of the contribution subject to a maximum of Rs 5,000, per the 2021 schedule extract.