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Stamp duty and registration for land in Karnataka
Part of How to buy land in Coorg, a step-by-step guide.
On a land sale deed in Karnataka, stamp duty is 5% of the market value plus a surcharge and additional duty, and the registration fee is 2%. These are on top of the price you agree with the seller.
The charges
| Document | Stamp duty | Registration fee |
|---|---|---|
| Sale deed (conveyance) | 5% of market value + surcharge + additional duty | 2% |
| Agreement of sale, with possession | 5% of market value | 2% |
| Agreement of sale, without possession | 0.5% of market value | as published |
Figures as published by the Karnataka Department of Stamps and Registration.
Market value, not your price
Duty is charged on the market value the registration department sets for the area (the guidance value). If your agreed price is lower, duty is still worked out on the guidance value.
The exact total
The department lists the surcharge and additional duty without a single combined figure. For the exact amount on a deed, use the calculator on the Kaveri portal or ask the Sub-Registrar's office.
Where to register in Kodagu
| Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Sub-Registrar, Madikeri | Room 15, 1st Floor, Mini Vidhanasoudha, Madikeri 571201 |
| Sub-Registrar, Somwarpet | Mini Vidhanasoudha, Somwarpet 571236 |
| Sub-Registrar, Virajpet | Room 1, Mini Vidhanasoudha, Virajpet 571218 |
| Sub-Registrar, Ponnampet | Vinayaka Arcade, opposite Forest Office, Ponnampet 571216 |
FAQs
What is the stamp duty on land in Karnataka?
5% of the market value, plus surcharge and additional duty, on a sale deed.
What is the registration fee?
2% of the market value.
Is stamp duty charged on the sale price or the guidance value?
On the market value set by the registration department. If the agreed price is lower, duty is still charged on that value.
Where do I register a land sale in Madikeri?
At the Sub-Registrar Office, Mini Vidhanasoudha, Madikeri.
Source
Source: Department of Stamps and Registration
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