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Rent Agreement Charges in India
There are two costs, and most services deliberately blur them: the fee for drafting the document, and the government's stamp duty. Here is exactly what each one is.
| Cost | Lawyer or broker | Online legal services | RentDraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drafting the agreement | ₹2,000–8,000 (lawyer or broker) | ₹349–2,499 | ₹99 |
| Stamp duty | Paid to the government | Paid to the government | Paid to the government |
| Registration (if applicable) | Government fee + agent charges | Government fee + service charge | Government fee only — you register directly |
| Time to get the document | 2–7 days | 1–3 days | About 2 minutes |
| Do you have to meet anyone? | Yes — office or doorstep visit | Usually a doorstep signing visit | No |
What you actually pay: ₹99 to RentDraft, plus your state's stamp duty paid directly to the government. That's the total. Anyone quoting a single all-in price has bundled the stamp duty and taken a cut of it.
What will stamp duty cost you?
This is the government charge, separate from RentDraft's ₹99. Pick your state to see the real number.
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Do You Need to Go Anywhere?
People search “rent agreement near me” because they assume this means an office and a queue. For the most part, it doesn't. Here is the honest answer for each step.
1. Drafting the agreementNo — fully online, everywhere in India
A rent agreement is a private contract between you and your landlord. Nobody has to authorise the draft. RentDraft generates it in your browser and you download the PDF.
2. Stamping itUsually online — check your state below
Stamp duty is a government charge, not a service fee. Most states now sell e-stamp paper online, so you buy it yourself and pay only the duty. A few still require a licensed vendor. Your state's portal and the exact rule are listed in the table below.
3. Registering itOnly for longer agreements — and in Maharashtra
Under the Registration Act, 1908, a lease of 12 months or more must be registered. That is exactly why 11-month agreements are the norm in India. Maharashtra is the exception: a Leave & License agreement must be registered regardless of term.
Rent Agreement, Rental Agreement, Lease — What's the Difference?
Rent agreement / rental agreement
The same thing. Both are everyday names for a residential tenancy contract. There is no legal difference between the two phrases.
Lease agreement
The formal term used in most state Stamp Acts. A lease under 12 months is what people normally mean by a rent agreement.
Leave & License
The format Maharashtra uses instead of a lease. It grants permission to occupy rather than transferring an interest in the property, and it must be registered.
Rent Agreement Stamp Duty & Registration by State (2026)
How rent agreement rules compare across India's major rental markets — stamp duty, registration, and the governing law for each state.
| State | Agreement type | Stamp duty | Registration | Governing law |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | Leave & License | 0.25% of (total rent for the term + 10% per annum interest on the refundable security deposit) — minimum ₹100 | All leave & license agreements must be registered | Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 |
| Karnataka | Lease | 0.5% of (average annual rent + security deposit), capped at ₹500 | Registration is optional for agreements up to 11 months but recommended for legal protection | Karnataka Rent Act, 1999 (Act 34 of 2001) |
| Delhi | Lease | 2% of average annual rent for the lease period — minimum ₹100 | Registration is optional for agreements up to 11 months but recommended for legal protection | Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 |
| Tamil Nadu | Lease | 1% of the total rent payable over the agreement term (plus any premium/fine); deposit not counted | All rental agreements must be registered under the 2017 Act | Tamil Nadu Regulation of Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants Act, 2017 |
| Telangana | Lease | 0.4% of the total rent for the lease term — minimum ₹50 | Registration is optional for agreements up to 11 months but recommended for legal protection | Telangana Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960 |
| Haryana | Lease | 1.5% of one year's average (annual) rent for leases below 5 years (3% for 5-10 years); deposit not counted | Registration is optional for agreements up to 11 months; mandatory for 12 months or longer | Haryana Urban (Control of Rent and Eviction) Act, 1973 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Lease | 2% of the total rent for the full term plus the deposit/advance, with a minimum of ₹100 and a maximum of ₹10,000 (UP Stamp Act, Schedule I-B, Article 35) | Registration is optional for agreements up to 11 months; mandatory only for leases that exceed 12 months (or reserve a yearly rent) | Uttar Pradesh Regulation of Urban Premises Tenancy Act, 2021 (Act 16 of 2021) — governs tenancies created on/after 11 Jan 2021; the UP Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 continues for older/rent-controlled tenancies |
| Gujarat | Lease | Flat ₹500 for residential agreements under 1 year (Gujarat Stamp Amendment Act 2025); 1% of average annual rent (min ₹1,000) for 1-5 year terms | Registration is optional for agreements up to 11 months; mandatory for more than 1 year | Gujarat Stamp Act, 1958 (as amended 2025, Art. 30(a)(i)); rent control under the Gujarat Rents, Hotel and Lodging House Rates Control Act, 1947 (Bombay Act of 1947 as adapted by Gujarat) |
| West Bengal | Lease | An 11-month agreement is executed on nominal stamp paper (typically ₹100, by convention). A lease over one year is taxed at the conveyance rate (5-7%) on 2× the average annual rent (3× for 10-30 year terms), plus a 1% registration fee | Registration is optional for agreements up to 11 months; mandatory only for leases exceeding one year | West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act, 1997 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Lease | Flat ₹500 for an agreement under 1 year (incl. the 11-month default); 0.1% of (security deposit + average annual rent) for 1-5 year terms, with higher slabs above 5 years | Registration is optional for agreements up to 11 months; mandatory only for terms of one year or more | Madhya Pradesh Accommodation Control Act, 1961 |
| Rajasthan | Lease | Stamp duty is a term-based slab percentage of the property's market (DLC) value (plus a 20% surcharge), with a separate ~1% registration fee if registered. Because it depends on the property's value, use the official e-Panjiyan calculator for the exact amount. | Registration is optional for agreements up to 11 months; mandatory only for leases that exceed 12 months (or reserve a yearly rent) | Rajasthan Rent Control Act, 2001 (stamp duty under the Rajasthan Stamp Act, 1998) |
| Kerala | Lease | Flat ₹500 stamp for a residential agreement under one year (raised from ₹200, effective 1 April 2024). Registration is optional for 11-month terms; if you register, the fee is about 2% of the agreement value | Registration is optional for agreements up to 11 months; mandatory only for leases that exceed one year (Registration Act 1908, ss. 17–18) | Kerala Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1965 (stamp duty under the Kerala Stamp Act, 1959) |
| Andhra Pradesh | Lease | 0.4% of the total rent for an agreement under 1 year (the 11-month default); leases of 1 year or more are charged on average annual rent at higher slab rates (0.5% and up) | Registration is optional for agreements up to 11 months; mandatory only for leases exceeding one year (12 months) | Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960 |
| Chandigarh | Lease | 2% of the average annual rent plus 3% of the security/advance, for leases up to 5 years (Chandigarh Revenue Department schedule); registration fee is 1% of annual rent (max ₹10,000) | Registration is optional for agreements up to one year; mandatory only for leases exceeding one year | East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act, 1949 (as extended to Chandigarh) |
Facts from each state's Rent Control and Stamp Acts. For an 11-month agreement, stamp duty is often a flat ₹100–500. Calculate your exact stamp duty →
Choose Your State
Every state has its own stamp duty, registration rule and agreement format. Pick yours for the local detail.
Rent Agreement in Karnataka0.5% of (average annual rent + security deposit), capped at ₹500Rent Agreement in Maharashtra0.25% of (total rent for the term + 10% per annum interest on the refundable security deposit) — minimum ₹100Rent Agreement in Telangana0.4% of the total rent for the lease term — minimum ₹50Rent Agreement in Tamil Nadu1% of the total rent payable over the agreement term (plus any premium/fine); deposit not countedRent Agreement in Delhi (NCT)2% of average annual rent for the lease period — minimum ₹100Rent Agreement in Haryana1.5% of one year's average (annual) rent for leases below 5 years (3% for 5-10 years); deposit not countedRent Agreement in Uttar Pradesh2% of the total rent for the full term plus the deposit/advance, with a minimum of ₹100 and a maximum of ₹10,000 (UP Stamp Act, Schedule I-B, Article 35)Rent Agreement in GujaratFlat ₹500 for residential agreements under 1 year (Gujarat Stamp Amendment Act 2025); 1% of average annual rent (min ₹1,000) for 1-5 year termsRent Agreement in West BengalAn 11-month agreement is executed on nominal stamp paper (typically ₹100, by convention). A lease over one year is taxed at the conveyance rate (5-7%) on 2× the average annual rent (3× for 10-30 year terms), plus a 1% registration feeRent Agreement in RajasthanStamp duty is a term-based slab percentage of the property's market (DLC) value (plus a 20% surcharge), with a separate ~1% registration fee if registered. Because it depends on the property's value, use the official e-Panjiyan calculator for the exact amount.Rent Agreement in Madhya PradeshFlat ₹500 for an agreement under 1 year (incl. the 11-month default); 0.1% of (security deposit + average annual rent) for 1-5 year terms, with higher slabs above 5 yearsRent Agreement in Andhra Pradesh0.4% of the total rent for an agreement under 1 year (the 11-month default); leases of 1 year or more are charged on average annual rent at higher slab rates (0.5% and up)Rent Agreement in KeralaFlat ₹500 stamp for a residential agreement under one year (raised from ₹200, effective 1 April 2024). Registration is optional for 11-month terms; if you register, the fee is about 2% of the agreement valueRent Agreement in Chandigarh2% of the average annual rent plus 3% of the security/advance, for leases up to 5 years (Chandigarh Revenue Department schedule); registration fee is 1% of annual rent (max ₹10,000)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a rent agreement cost in India?
Two separate costs, and most services blur them. First, the drafting fee: RentDraft is ₹99. A lawyer or broker typically charges ₹2,000–8,000, and online legal services run ₹349–2,499. Second, stamp duty: a government charge that depends on your state, your rent and your deposit — in Karnataka it is 0.5% capped at ₹500, in Gujarat a flat ₹500 for agreements under a year. Use the stamp duty calculator to get your exact figure. Nobody can waive stamp duty; anyone quoting a single all-in price is bundling it.
Is an online rent agreement legally valid?
Yes. A rent agreement is a contract, and Indian law does not require it to be drafted by a lawyer or produced on a particular kind of paper. What gives it legal weight is being properly stamped, signed by both parties, and registered where the law requires registration. RentDraft produces the draft; the stamping and registration steps are set out above for your state.
Can I make a rent agreement without a lawyer?
Yes. There is no legal requirement to involve a lawyer in a residential rent agreement. The real risk in a DIY agreement is not the absence of a lawyer — it is using a generic template that ignores your state's rules, such as Maharashtra's Leave & License requirement or a state-specific deposit cap. RentDraft generates clauses against your state's actual rental law. For an unusual or high-value tenancy, having a lawyer review the draft is still sensible.
Is there a rent agreement service near me?
You almost certainly do not need one. Drafting is fully online everywhere in India. Stamping is online in most states through the state's own e-stamp portal. Registration is the only step that may require a visit to the Sub-Registrar's office, and only if your agreement runs 12 months or more (or if you are in Maharashtra). Pick your state below for the exact rule.
Do I need to register my rent agreement?
Under the Registration Act, 1908, a lease of 12 months or more must be registered. This is why 11-month agreements are standard across India — they fall below that threshold. Maharashtra is the exception: a Leave & License agreement must be registered whatever its term. Your state's specific rule is in the comparison table below.
Do I need e-stamping, and does RentDraft do it?
Your agreement does need to be stamped, and RentDraft does not do that for you — we are honest about this because it saves you money. Stamp duty is a government charge. In most states you can buy the e-stamp paper yourself directly from the state portal and pay only the duty itself. Services that stamp on your behalf add a fee on top of the same government charge. We give you the draft, your state's portal, and the exact amount you owe.
How long does it take?
The draft takes about two minutes. You answer questions about the property, the parties and the terms, preview the full agreement, and download the PDF. Stamping and registration, where required, are separate steps handled through your state's portal.
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