What it costs
Stamp duty and registration fee
These charges are paid to the government. They are calculated on the market value of the property or the government's guideline value, whichever is higher.
Our writing charges are separate from these and are told to you upfront, before any work begins.
Last verified: 06 August 2026 · Source: tnreginet.gov.in
| Document type | Stamp duty | Registration fee |
|---|---|---|
| Sale deed | 7% of value | 4% of value |
| Exchange deed | 7% of the greater property value | 4% of the same value |
| Settlement or gift deedTo a family member | 1% of value | 1% of value |
| Settlement or gift deedTo anyone outside the family | 7% of value | 4% of value |
| Partition deedAmong family members | 1% of the value of the separated share | 1% of the same value |
| Partition deedAmong non-family members | 4% of the share value | 1% of the share value |
| Release deedAmong family members | 1% of the share value | 1% of the share value |
| Release deedAmong non-family members | 7% of the share value | 1% of the share value |
| General Power of AttorneyTo a family member, without consideration | ₹100 | ₹1,000 |
| Power of Attorney for saleGiven for consideration | 4% of the property value | 1% of value |
| Lease or rental agreementUnder 30 years | 1% of total rent plus advance | 1% of the same amount |
| Agreement to sale | ₹20 | 1% of the advance paid |
Sale deed
- Stamp duty
- 7% of value
- Registration fee
- 4% of value
Exchange deed
- Stamp duty
- 7% of the greater property value
- Registration fee
- 4% of the same value
Settlement or gift deed
To a family member
- Stamp duty
- 1% of value
- Registration fee
- 1% of value
Settlement or gift deed
To anyone outside the family
- Stamp duty
- 7% of value
- Registration fee
- 4% of value
Partition deed
Among family members
- Stamp duty
- 1% of the value of the separated share
- Registration fee
- 1% of the same value
Partition deed
Among non-family members
- Stamp duty
- 4% of the share value
- Registration fee
- 1% of the share value
Release deed
Among family members
- Stamp duty
- 1% of the share value
- Registration fee
- 1% of the share value
Release deed
Among non-family members
- Stamp duty
- 7% of the share value
- Registration fee
- 1% of the share value
General Power of Attorney
To a family member, without consideration
- Stamp duty
- ₹100
- Registration fee
- ₹1,000
Power of Attorney for sale
Given for consideration
- Stamp duty
- 4% of the property value
- Registration fee
- 1% of value
Lease or rental agreement
Under 30 years
- Stamp duty
- 1% of total rent plus advance
- Registration fee
- 1% of the same amount
Agreement to sale
- Stamp duty
- ₹20
- Registration fee
- 1% of the advance paid
- For some deed types the government sets a maximum cap on the fee. Ask us whether a cap applies in your case.
- “Family member” has a specific legal meaning. We will check whether your relationship qualifies.
- Guideline value differs from street to street. Tell us your survey number and we will look up the correct figure.
The rates above are given for general understanding only. The government may revise them at any time. Before you register, check the official Tamil Nadu Registration Department portal — or call us and we will work out the exact amount for your property.
What will it cost for your property?
Give us the survey number. We will look up the guideline value and tell you the total — stamp duty, registration fee and our writing charge together — over the phone.
The deeds themselves
Which deed do you actually need?
Sale Deed
Transfers ownership of land or a house to a buyer in exchange for money.
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Gives property to a family member out of affection, without taking money for it.
Read morePartition Deed
Divides jointly held family property so each person gets a clearly separate share.
Read moreLease & Rental Agreement
Rents out land, a shop or a house for an agreed period.
Read moreGeneral Power of Attorney
Authorises someone to act for you when you cannot be present yourself.
Read moreEncumbrance Certificate (EC)
A government record showing whether a property carries any loan or claim.
Read more