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For a standard 11-month residential rent agreement, ₹100 stamp paper is enough in most states eDrafter serves — including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, West Bengal and Rajasthan. Four states are different: Haryana needs ₹101, Gujarat ₹700 (₹1,400 for commercial), Maharashtra ₹500, and Karnataka 0.5% of the security deposit up to ₹500.
These are the values eDrafter uses every day on rent agreement orders across 23 states and union territories.
Stamp paper value for rent agreement: state-wise table
| State / UT | Stamp paper value (11-month residential) |
|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar | ₹100 |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹100 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | ₹100 |
| Assam | ₹100 |
| Chandigarh | ₹100 |
| Delhi | ₹100 |
| Gujarat | ₹700 (residential) · ₹1,400 (commercial) |
| Haryana | ₹101 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | ₹100 |
| Jharkhand | ₹100 |
| Karnataka | 0.5% of security deposit, max ₹500 |
| Ladakh | ₹100 |
| Madhya Pradesh | ₹100 |
| Maharashtra | ₹500 + compulsory registration |
| Manipur | ₹100 |
| Meghalaya | ₹100 |
| Punjab | ₹100 |
| Rajasthan | ₹100 |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹100 |
| Telangana | ₹100 |
| Uttar Pradesh | ₹100 |
| Uttarakhand | ₹100 |
| West Bengal | ₹100 |
Your state isn’t listed? Stamp duty is set by each state, so check with your local Sub-Registrar or a lawyer before buying.
Is ₹100 stamp paper valid for a rent agreement?
Yes — in 19 of the 23 states and UTs above, ₹100 is the right value for an 11-month residential agreement. It is not enough in these four states, and using it there leaves your agreement under-stamped:
Haryana — ₹101
Not ₹100. The extra ₹1 matters: an under-stamped agreement can’t be relied on as evidence until the shortfall and a penalty are paid. (Read: stamp paper for a Gurugram rent agreement.)
Gujarat — ₹700 or ₹1,400
₹700 for a residential property and ₹1,400 for a commercial property such as a shop or office.
Karnataka — 0.5% of the security deposit, up to ₹500
Here the stamp value depends on your deposit, capped at ₹500.
- Deposit ₹40,000 → 0.5% = ₹200
- Deposit ₹1,00,000 → 0.5% = ₹500
- Deposit ₹2,00,000 → 0.5% = ₹1,000 → capped at ₹500
Maharashtra — ₹500, and registration is compulsory
Maharashtra is the one state where even an 11-month agreement (called a Leave and Licence Agreement) must be registered, under section 55 of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999. Add a ₹1,000 registration fee in municipal areas like Mumbai and Pune. (Read: how to create a rent agreement in Mumbai.)
What decides the stamp paper value?
Three things:
- Your state — stamp duty is a state subject. The stamp paper must be of the state where the property is, not where you live. A Delhi stamp paper is not valid for a flat in Noida.
- Residential or commercial — some states (like Gujarat) charge more for shops and offices.
- Duration — the values above are for 11-month agreements. Agreements longer than 11 months generally need registration and are charged differently — check with the Sub-Registrar.
Getting the stamp paper right: 3 checks
A stamp paper of the right value can still cause trouble if the details are wrong:
- First party — usually the landlord’s name
- Second party — the tenant’s name
- Purpose / article — should say rent or lease agreement, not “affidavit” or “general”
If any of these is wrong, you’ll usually need a fresh stamp paper.
Do you need to register or notarise?
| Option | When it applies |
|---|---|
| Notarised (11 months) | Common in most states; accepted by employers for HRA, banks and most societies |
| Registered | Generally compulsory for agreements longer than 11 months; in Maharashtra, compulsory for all |
Notarisation is not a substitute for registration where registration is compulsory.
The easy way: let eDrafter’s Rent Agreement AI pick the stamp paper
Most stamp paper mistakes happen because people buy the paper first and draft later. eDrafter’s Rent Agreement AI does it the other way round — the correct stamp denomination for your state is set automatically.
Step 1: Create with AI, or upload your draft
Choose your state and add the owner’s name, tenant’s name and property address — the AI drafts the full agreement. Or upload an old agreement (PDF, Word or a phone photo) and the AI rebuilds it with new dates and rent.
Step 2: Preview & edit your agreement
Edit anything in the live A4 preview. The stamp paper value is filled in for your state. Optional add-ons: digital signature, and a quick scan within 2 hours.
Step 3: Print on stamp paper & deliver
Get the agreement printed on genuine state e-stamp paper and couriered to you — or take just the editable draft (Word + PDF instantly) and print it on your own stamp paper.
eDrafter has delivered documents to 1.3M+ customers since 2016 and is ISO 27001 and ISO 9001:2015 certified.
Already have a draft? Buy just the e-stamp paper
If your agreement is ready, eDrafter can supply the e-stamp paper alone for any of the 26+ states above, or print your draft on it with Print on e-Stamp.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I use stamp paper from another state for my rent agreement?
No. The stamp duty must be paid to the state where the rented property is located.
Who buys the stamp paper — landlord or tenant?
Either can, as agreed. In practice the tenant usually pays.
Is e-stamp paper valid for a rent agreement?
Yes. E-stamp certificates are accepted in the states that use e-stamping and carry a unique number you can verify online.
Does the stamp paper value change with rent?
Not in most states eDrafter serves — ₹100 is fixed for an 11-month residential agreement. Karnataka is the exception, where it depends on the security deposit (0.5%, up to ₹500).
Is a rent agreement on plain paper valid?
It is weak evidence and may not be accepted in court or by employers until stamp duty and penalty are paid. A ₹100 stamp paper in most states removes that risk.
Can I print on both sides of the stamp paper?
The first page is the stamp paper; the remaining pages of the agreement are printed on plain A4 sheets attached to it, signed by both parties.
Is the stamp value different for a commercial shop?
In Gujarat, yes — ₹1,400 instead of ₹700. In other states, check before buying.
Disclaimer: eDrafter.in is not a law firm. Stamp duty rates are set by state governments and can change. This article is general information, not legal advice.
