Karnataka Stamp Duty Rates 2026
Property registration costs in Karnataka 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 | BBMP / Corporation | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹63,600 | 4.24% |
| ₹30 Lakh | BBMP / Corporation | ₹60,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹1,27,200 | 4.24% |
| ₹50 Lakh | BBMP / Corporation | ₹1,00,000 | ₹1,00,000 | ₹2,12,000 | 4.24% |
| ₹75 Lakh | BBMP / Corporation | ₹1,50,000 | ₹1,50,000 | ₹3,18,000 | 4.24% |
| ₹15 Lakh | Rural (Gram Panchayat) | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹63,900 | 4.26% |
| ₹30 Lakh | Rural (Gram Panchayat) | ₹60,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹1,27,800 | 4.26% |
| ₹50 Lakh | Rural (Gram Panchayat) | ₹1,00,000 | ₹1,00,000 | ₹2,13,000 | 4.26% |
| ₹75 Lakh | Rural (Gram Panchayat) | ₹1,50,000 | ₹1,50,000 | ₹3,19,500 | 4.26% |
Note: Slab-based. Cess 10% of SD. Surcharge 2% (urban) or 3% (rural) of SD. Reg revised to 2% from Aug 2025. Revised from 1% to 2% effective 31 August 2025. No cap on registration fee — full 2% applies across all property values.
Revenue Terms — English · Hindi · Kannada
Trilingual reference for common property registration and revenue terms in Karnataka.
| English | Hindi | Kannada | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamp Duty | मुद्रांक शुल्क | ಮುದ್ರಾಂಕ ಶುಲ್ಕ | Mudranke Shulka |
| Registration Fee | पंजीकरण शुल्क | ನೋಂದಣಿ ಶುಲ್ಕ | Nondani Shulka |
| Cess | उपकर | ಸೆಸ್ | Ses |
| Surcharge | अधिभार | ಹೆಚ್ಚುವರಿ ಶುಲ್ಕ | Hechchuvari Shulka |
| Guidance Value | मार्गदर्शक मूल्य | ಮಾರ್ಗದರ್ಶಿ ಮೌಲ್ಯ | Margadarshi Maulya |
Legal Framework
- The Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957 (ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಮುದ್ರಾಂಕ ಅಧಿನಿಯಮ)
- The Indian Registration Act, 1908 (ಭಾರತೀಯ ನೋಂದಣಿ ಅಧಿನಿಯಮ)
- The Karnataka Registration Rules, 1965 (ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ನೋಂದಣಿ ನಿಯಮಗಳು)
- Income Tax Act, 1961 — Section 80C (stamp duty & registration deduction, up to ₹1.5 lakh subject to conditions) (ಆದಾಯ ತೆರಿಗೆ ಅಧಿನಿಯಮ — ಸೆಕ್ಷನ್ 80C)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is stamp duty in Karnataka in 2026?
Slab-based: 2% (≤₹20L), 3% (₹20–45L), 5% (>₹45L). Plus Cess 10% of SD, Surcharge 2–3% of SD, Registration 2%.
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದಲ್ಲಿ ಮುದ್ರಾಂಕ ಶುಲ್ಕ ಎಷ್ಟು?
₹20 ಲಕ್ಷದವರೆಗೆ 2%, ₹20–45 ಲಕ್ಷ 3%, ₹45+ ಲಕ್ಷ 5%. ಸೆಸ್ 10% + ಸರ್ಚಾರ್ಜ್ 2–3% + ನೋಂದಣಿ 2%.
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