Bihar Stamp Duty Rates 2026
Property registration costs in Bihar are determined by state-specific regulations. Calculations are typically based on the higher of the agreement value or the government guidance value (market value).
Total Registration Cost — Quick Reference
| Value | Region | SD | Reg | Total | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹15 Lakh | Bihar | ₹94,500 | ₹31,600 | ₹1,26,100 | 8.41% |
| ₹30 Lakh | Bihar | ₹1,89,000 | ₹63,100 | ₹2,52,100 | 8.40% |
| ₹50 Lakh | Bihar | ₹3,15,000 | ₹1,05,000 | ₹4,20,000 | 8.40% |
| ₹75 Lakh | Bihar | ₹4,72,500 | ₹1,57,500 | ₹6,30,000 | 8.40% |
Revenue Terms — English · Hindi · Hindi
Trilingual reference for common property registration and revenue terms in Bihar.
| English | Hindi | Hindi | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamp Duty | मुद्रांक शुल्क | मुद्रांक शुल्क | Mudrānk Shulk |
| MVR | न्यूनतम मूल्य रजिस्टर | न्यूनतम मूल्य रजिस्टर | MVR |
| Sale Deed | विक्रय पत्र | विक्रय पत्र | Vikray Patra |
| Circle Rate (Guidance Value) | सर्किल रेट | सर्किल रेट | Circle Rate |
Legal Framework
- The Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (Bihar) (भारतीय स्टांप अधिनियम)
- The Registration Act, 1908 (पंजीकरण अधिनियम)
- The Bihar Stamp (Amendment) Acts (state amendments to the Indian Stamp Act) (बिहार स्टांप (संशोधन) अधिनियम)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is stamp duty in Bihar?
Male: 6.3% SD + 2.1% Reg = 8.4%. Female: 5.7% SD + 1.9% Reg = 7.6%.
बिहार में स्टांप ड्यूटी?
पुरुष: 6.3% + 2.1% = 8.4%. महिला: 5.7% + 1.9% = 7.6%.
How is stamp duty calculated — on market value or circle rate in Bihar?
Stamp duty in Bihar is calculated on whichever is HIGHER: the declared sale / market value or the Minimum Value Register (MVR, also called circle rate). The MVR is the government-fixed minimum property value published by the Bihar Registration Department and updated periodically. Always factor the MVR into cost estimates before registration.
How is stamp duty calculated for joint ownership (Male + Female) in Bihar?
For joint ownership between a male and female buyer, Bihar applies an averaged stamp duty of 6.0% (average of 6.3% male and 5.7% female) plus an averaged registration fee of approximately 2.0%. Total effective cost for joint M+F ownership is approximately 8.0%.
What is the stamp duty rate for company / corporate property purchase in Bihar?
Company and corporate buyers in Bihar pay the same rate as male individual buyers: 6.3% stamp duty + 2.1% registration fee = 8.4% total effective rate.
Can stamp duty be paid online in Bihar?
Yes. Stamp duty and registration fees can be paid online through the Bhumijankari Bihar portal (bhumijankari.bihar.gov.in) and the Bihar Registration Department's online services. The portals support e-stamping and booking of registration appointments.
