West Bengal · 2026

Stamp Duty in West Bengal 2026

Current stamp duty is 6% on sale deeds, with 1% registration and a 1% municipal surcharge. This page covers rates, calculator, concessions, and how to pay.

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Current West Bengal Stamp Duty Rates (2026)

Transaction	Male Buyer	Female Buyer	Registration
Sale Deed / Conveyance	6%	6%	1%
Gift Deed (family)	3.00%	3.00%	1%
Lease (≥ 30 years)	3.00%	3.00%	1%
Municipal areas attract an additional 1% surcharge.

Note: 7% above ₹1Cr; rural 5%.

Sample Calculation: ₹50 Lakh Property in West Bengal

Breakdown

Property value: ₹50 L
Stamp duty (6%): ₹3,00,000
Registration (1%): ₹50,000
Municipal (1%): ₹50,000
Total closing cost: ₹4,00,000

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Calculate stamp duty for your exact property value, with women's concessions, joint ownership, and transaction-type specifics.

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How to Pay Stamp Duty in West Bengal

1E-Stamping (recommended): Visit the Stock Holding Corporation of India (SHCIL) portal or authorised agent. Create an e-stamp certificate for your transaction amount.
2Physical stamp paper: Buy non-judicial stamp paper from authorised vendors for the calculated stamp duty value. Less common now as most states have moved to e-stamping.
3Register at SRO: Present the executed deed and paid e-stamp at the Sub-Registrar Office having territorial jurisdiction. Pay registration fees at time of registration.
4Keep originals safe: The registered document is the title proof. Get certified copies for your records and retain the original in bank safekeeping.

Concessions & Penalties in West Bengal

Concessions

Gift to blood relatives: typically 50% of sale duty
First-time buyer schemes: state-specific, check with SRO
Agricultural land conversion to residential: separate duty

Penalties for under-stamping

Deficit stamp duty must be paid with penalty
Penalty typically 2%–10x of deficit (Section 33 Indian Stamp Act)
Document inadmissible in evidence until stamped
Collector has power to impound under-stamped documents

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Disclaimer: Stamp duty and registration rates in West Bengal are revised periodically by the state government and local municipal bodies. These rates are accurate to 2025-2026 baseline; always verify with the Sub-Registrar Office (SRO) having jurisdiction, the Department of Registration & Stamps of West Bengal, or consult a property lawyer before paying. This page provides information, not legal advice.