What is the stamp duty rate in Tamil Nadu for property registration?

In Tamil Nadu, the stamp duty for buying residential property (apartments, plots, villas) is 7% of the market or guideline value, plus a 2% registration fee, bringing total government charges to 9%.

How is stamp duty calculated if guideline value differs from market value?

Under Tamil Nadu Registration Department rules (TNREGINET), stamp duty and registration fees are calculated on whichever value is higher—the agreed sale value or the government guideline value.

What documents are required for property registration at Chennai Sub-Registrar Offices (SRO)?

Key documents include original Sale Deed draft, Mother Deed chain documents, Encumbrance Certificate (EC), Patta copy, CMDA/DTCP approval plan, buyer and seller Aadhar/PAN cards, and passport photos.

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Official TN Government Registration Charges

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Stamp Duty (7%)₹4.2 Lakhs

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Always verify Patta ownership and ensure there are no pending Encumbrances (EC) on the Mother Deed at the Sub-Registrar Office before paying token advance to sellers.

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Tamil Nadu Property Registration Rules & Guidelines

Standard Government Charges

A total of 9% (7% Stamp Duty + 2% Registration Fee) applies to sale deeds executed across all Sub-Registrar Offices (SRO) in Tamil Nadu.

TNREGINET Guideline Values

Always verify the official street-level guideline value on the TNREGINET portal prior to registration to prevent undervaluation queries.

Encumbrance Certificate (EC)

Ensure an EC is fetched for 13 to 30 years prior to property registration to verify clear title ownership without existing mortgages.

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