Gujarat Rent Agreement on e-Stamp Paper
Drafted by legal experts, executed on a genuine Gujarat e-stamp certificate, couriered across the state — Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot and beyond. Scan copy reaches you the same working day.
Gujarat has its own article for leave & licence
Most states tuck leave & licence agreements into their general lease article, where the rate climbs with the length of the term. Gujarat does not. Article 30A of Schedule I to the Gujarat Stamp Act, 1958 deals with leave and licence separately, and it says something no other state's schedule says.
Fifty paise for every hundred rupees, or part thereof, on the whole amount payable or deliverable, plus the total amount of any fine, premium or money advanced or to be advanced — and this applies irrespective of the period for which the leave and licence agreement is executed.
Two consequences follow, and both matter to your bill.
The term does not change the rate
Eleven months or three years, the base rate stays at fifty paise per hundred rupees — 0.5%. What changes is the amount you are charged on, because a longer term means more total rent.
Your deposit is part of the base
"Money advanced or to be advanced" captures the security deposit. Leave it out and you will under-stamp. This is a real difference from Andhra Pradesh, where duty is charged on rent alone.
Section 3A of the Act adds a further duty on top of the Schedule rate for instruments relating to property in Gujarat. The same mechanic is why Gujarat's conveyance rate is usually quoted as 4.90% when the Schedule says 3.50%. We calculate the full amount payable for your agreement and confirm it before you pay — nothing is estimated.
Worked out on a real Ahmedabad tenancy
A 2BHK at ₹15,000 a month with a ₹50,000 refundable deposit. Notice how the base is built — this is the step most people get wrong.
| Step | 11-month term | 2-year term |
|---|---|---|
| Total rent for the term | ₹1,65,000 | ₹3,60,000 |
| Add: money advanced (deposit) | ₹50,000 | ₹50,000 |
| Base for duty | ₹2,15,000 | ₹4,10,000 |
| Duty at the Article 30A base rate of 0.5% | ₹1,075 | ₹2,050 |
| Registration | Not required | Compulsory, fee extra |
Figures show the Schedule I base rate. The additional duty under Section 3A is calculated on top and confirmed for your agreement before payment.
A great many Gujarat agreements are executed on a ₹100 or ₹300 stamp paper because that is what people have always done. It is enough for address proof at a bank or gas agency. It is not enough to recover possession in court: under Section 34 of the Gujarat Stamp Act an insufficiently stamped instrument is inadmissible in evidence, and you will be required to pay the deficiency plus a penalty before the court will look at it. On the tenancy above, ₹300 covers roughly a quarter of the base duty.
Registration still follows the twelve-month line
Stamp duty and registration are separate obligations, and in Gujarat they behave differently. The rate ignores duration — but registration does not.
- Registration optional under s.17(1)(d), Registration Act 1908
- No Sub-Registrar appointment
- No registration fee
- Valid and enforceable if properly stamped
- Registration mandatory at the Sub-Registrar
- Both parties and witnesses must attend in person
- Separate registration fee applies
- If unregistered: inadmissible as evidence (s.49)
Unsure whether notarising is enough? It is not the same thing — see notarised vs registered rent agreement.
Gujarat has moved to e-stamping
Gujarat runs stamp duty and registration through GARVI, the state's registration portal, with e-stamp certificates issued via the Stock Holding Corporation network. Each certificate carries a unique number you can verify independently — always do, before you sign anything.
Fill the form
Parties, rent, deposit and term.
We draft it
A legal expert, not a template fill-in.
e-Stamp procured
Correct denomination calculated, certificate issued.
Delivered
Scan the same day, hard copy couriered.
Draft already written? Buy Gujarat e-stamp paper on its own. Unsure of the denomination, see which stamp paper you need.
A sample Gujarat rent agreement
Three statutes, and what each one does
Gujarat Stamp Act, 1958
Article 30A of Schedule I sets leave & licence duty at 0.5% of rent plus money advanced, irrespective of period. Section 34 makes an under-stamped instrument inadmissible in evidence.
Registration Act, 1908
Section 17(1)(d) makes registration compulsory once a lease runs a year or more. Section 49 bars an unregistered lease that required registration from proving the tenancy.
Bombay Rents Control Act, 1947
Inherited from the former Bombay State and still the rent-control statute in Gujarat, applying to notified areas. Outside its reach, the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 and your contract govern.
A leave and licence gives the occupier permission to use the premises. A lease transfers an interest in the property and gives exclusive possession. They fall under different articles, carry different duty, and give the landlord different rights on exit. For an ordinary residential tenancy a leave and licence is almost always the right instrument — and getting the drafting right is precisely why a template downloaded off the internet is a poor idea.
Six clauses that decide the dispute
Deposit and refund window
Name the refund days and the permitted deductions. It also feeds directly into your stamp duty base, so state the figure precisely.
Licence period and renewal
Agree the escalation percentage upfront. Most Gujarat tenancies renew annually rather than running long.
Notice period
One month is the Gujarat norm for monthly tenancies. State it explicitly and state it both ways.
Society charges
Who pays maintenance and association dues — near-universal in Ahmedabad and Surat apartment blocks.
Purpose of use
Residential or commercial. Surat and Rajkot have a great deal of mixed commercial letting where this decides a lot.
Property description
Full address with society name, block and survey or TP number. Precision here prevents identification disputes.
Four documents
- Aadhaar — licensor and licensee
- PAN — both parties
- Property address and ownership reference
- Signatures of both parties and two witnesses
Tenant verification
Gujarat Police runs tenant verification, and Ahmedabad and Surat commissionerates push it actively given the scale of migrant and student tenancy.
It is not completed by executing the agreement, and the obligation sits with the landlord.
Five expensive mistakes
- Leaving the deposit out of the calculation. Article 30A includes money advanced. Omitting it under-stamps the document.
- Using a ₹100 or ₹300 stamp paper by habit. Fine for address proof, useless for recovering possession in court.
- Assuming a shorter term means a lower rate. Under Article 30A the rate is the same either way — only the base changes.
- Drafting a lease when you meant a licence. Different article, different duty, and different rights when you want the property back.
- A vague deposit clause. See our drafting do's and don'ts.
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Create your rent agreementFrequently asked
What is the stamp duty on a rent agreement in Gujarat?
Article 30A of Schedule I to the Gujarat Stamp Act, 1958 charges fifty paise for every hundred rupees — a base rate of 0.5% — on the whole amount payable plus any fine, premium or money advanced. A further duty applies under Section 3A of the Act, which we calculate and confirm before you pay.
Does the length of the agreement change the stamp duty rate?
No. Article 30A applies irrespective of the period for which the leave and licence agreement is executed. A longer term costs more only because the total rent in the base is larger, not because the rate rises.
Is the security deposit included in the calculation?
Yes. Article 30A charges duty on the whole amount payable plus any money advanced or to be advanced, which captures the security deposit. Leaving it out will under-stamp the agreement.
Is a ₹100 or ₹300 stamp paper enough in Gujarat?
It is enough for address proof at a bank or gas agency, but not for enforcing the agreement. Under Section 34 of the Gujarat Stamp Act an insufficiently stamped instrument is inadmissible in evidence, and the deficiency plus a penalty must be paid before a court will consider it.
Does an 11-month rent agreement need registration in Gujarat?
No. Section 17(1)(d) of the Registration Act, 1908 makes registration compulsory only once a lease runs a year or more. Stamping, however, is required regardless of the term.
What is the difference between a leave and licence and a lease?
A leave and licence permits the occupier to use the premises; a lease transfers an interest and gives exclusive possession. They fall under different articles of the Schedule, carry different duty, and give the landlord different rights on exit. Most residential tenancies should be drafted as a leave and licence.
Renting outside Gujarat?
Stamp duty, registration rules and tenancy law change at every state border. Pick yours below.
Stamp duty figures reflect Article 30A of Schedule I to the Gujarat Stamp Act, 1958, together with the additional duty under Section 3A. Registration position per Section 17(1)(d) of the Registration Act, 1908. The Act was amended by the Gujarat Stamp (Amendment) Act, 2025. Rates are reviewed periodically — confirm on the GARVI portal or with the Sub-Registrar on the date of execution.
