Rent Agreement Guide — State-Wise
Stamp duty rates, registration rules, and how to eSign your rent agreement online for ₹15 per signature. Select your state below.
Every Indian state has different stamp duty rates, registration requirements, and rent control laws. This guide covers the top 10 states with up-to-date information, worked examples, and links to official state portals. Rent agreements can be legally signed using Aadhaar eSign under Section 3A of the IT Act, 2000. Read our complete guide to Aadhaar eSign for how it works.
Maharashtra
Stamp Duty: 0.25% of total rent + deposit
Registration: Mandatory
Karnataka
Stamp Duty: 1% of average annual rent
Registration: Optional (under 12 months)
Delhi
Stamp Duty: 2% of average annual rent
Registration: Optional (under 12 months)
Tamil Nadu
Stamp Duty: 1% of the total rent
Registration: Optional (under 12 months)
Uttar Pradesh
Stamp Duty: 2% of the average annual rent
Registration: Optional (under 12 months)
Telangana
Stamp Duty: 0.4% of the total consideration (rent + advance)
Registration: Optional (under 12 months)
West Bengal
Stamp Duty: 0.25% of total rent
Registration: Optional (under 12 months)
Gujarat
Stamp Duty: 1% of the average annual rent
Registration: Optional (under 12 months)
Rajasthan
Stamp Duty: 1% of the total rent
Registration: Optional (under 12 months)
Haryana
Stamp Duty: 1.5% of the average annual rent
Registration: Optional (under 12 months)