Stamp Duty and Registration Charges in Andhra Pradesh 2025

By Advocate Ganta Surya Kiran | 19 Law Chambers, Visakhapatnam | Property Law

Before buying or transferring property in Andhra Pradesh — knowing the exact stamp duty and registration charges helps you budget accurately and avoid surprises at the Sub-Registrar’s Office. This guide covers current stamp duty rates for all major property transactions in AP.

How Stamp Duty is Calculated in AP

Stamp duty in Andhra Pradesh is calculated on the market value of the property or the consideration amount — whichever is higher. Market value is fixed by the state government through Guideline Value (IGR Value) for each location. Check guideline values at registration.ap.gov.in.

Stamp Duty and Registration Charges — AP 2025

Sale Deed (Purchase of Property): Stamp Duty: 5% of market value. Registration Fee: 1% of market value. Transfer Duty: 1.5% of market value. Total: 7.5% of property market value.

Example: Buying a property worth Rs 50 lakh in Visakhapatnam total government charges = Rs 3,75,000.

Gift Deed — Blood Relatives (Spouse, Parents, Children, Siblings): Stamp Duty: 2%. Registration Fee: 0.5%. Transfer Duty: 1.5%. Total: 4% (significant saving compared to sale deed).

Gift Deed — Non-Relatives: Same as sale deed 7.5% total.

Partition Deed: If partition is among family members 1% on market value of the property received by each party.

Mortgage Deed: 0.5% of the loan amount secured by the mortgage — maximum cap applies. Check current rates at registration.ap.gov.in.

Lease Deed: Depends on lease duration and rent amount ranges from 0.4% to 5% of total rent payable.

Settlement Deed (Will-type Settlement): 2% for transfers within immediate family. Higher for others.

How to Pay Stamp Duty in AP

Pay online through the CFMS (Comprehensive Financial Management System) portal linked from registration.ap.gov.in. Select the document type, enter property details, calculate the stamp duty, pay online, and download the payment challan. Present the challan at the Sub-Registrar’s Office on the registration date.

Exemptions and Concessions

Women buyers: some states offer stamp duty concessions for women check current AP government notification. Agricultural land: different rates may apply. Affordable housing: concessional rates for properties below certain thresholds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can stamp duty be paid in cash at the SRO?
>>>>>>> No — stamp duty must be paid online through CFMS before the registration appointment. The system then generates an e-stamp certificate that is verified at the SRO.

Q: What happens if stamp duty is underpaid?
The Sub-Registrar refers the property for market value assessment. If underpaid demand notice is issued with penalty up to 200% of deficient stamp duty. Always pay on the correct market value.

Q: Are there any stamp duty exemptions in AP?
Certain transactions like first mortgages for agricultural loans, transfers to government bodies, and some cooperative housing society transactions have exemptions. Verify specific exemptions at registration.ap.gov.in.

Also read: Land Registration Process AP | Gift Deed India Property Transfer | Encumbrance Certificate AP | Property Documents Verification India

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Disclaimer: Stamp duty rates may change. Always verify current rates at registration.ap.gov.in before your transaction.