Assam • 2026 rates

Stamp Duty & Registration Charges in Assam 2026

Calculate stamp duty and registration charges on property purchase across Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Silchar, and other cities in Assam.

Stamp duty in Assam at a glance

Male buyer

6.00%

Female buyer

1.0% less

Registration

8.50%

~8.5% on properties above ₹5 lakh — India's highest — per most guides; one 2026 source reports 8.75% reg with 8.25% uniform stamp. Official PDFs are not machine-readable; treat as indicative.

Typical total (male)

14.50%

Assam combines ~6% stamp duty with India's highest registration fee (~8.5% above ₹5 lakh) — total transaction cost runs 14-17%. Published sources conflict on exact rates; verify with IGR Assam before any deal.

Rates verified 2026-07 against the sources listed at the bottom of this page.

Quick reference — total charges by property value

Property Value	Male Buyer	Female Buyer	Registration	Total (Male)
₹25 lakh	₹1,50,000	₹1,25,000	₹2,12,500	₹3,62,500
₹50 lakh	₹3,00,000	₹2,50,000	₹4,25,000	₹7,25,000
₹1 crore	₹6,00,000	₹5,00,000	₹8,50,000	₹14,50,000
₹2.5 crore	₹15,00,000	₹12,50,000	₹21,25,000	₹36,25,000

Major cities in Assam

The same Assam rates apply across these cities, but each may have additional municipal cess or local development charges. Confirm with the local sub-registrar before signing.

GuwahatiDibrugarhSilcharJorhat

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Property Value

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State

Buyer Gender

Total Charges

₹3,50,000

Stamp Duty (6.00%)

₹3,00,000

Registration (1.00%)

₹50,000

Total Cost (Property + Charges)

₹53,50,000

* Rates are approximate and vary by city, area type (urban/rural), and property type.

* Always verify with your local sub-registrar office before transactions.

Renting instead of buying?

Rent agreements in Assam cost 2% of total annual rent (official June 2025 notification) for the standard 11-month term — see the full rules and online options.

Rent Agreement Stamp Duty in Assam →

Gifting property to family instead?

Gift deeds to close relatives in Assam cost No family concession found — ~6%/5% — a fraction of the sale-deed duty on this page.

Gift Deed Stamp Duty in Assam →

Duty is charged on the zonal value, not your deal price

Assam computes stamp duty on the higher of your declared price and the government-notified value — see how to look it up for your locality and what changed in the latest revision.

Zonal Value in Assam →

Local charges and concessions in Assam

City-level additions

Guwahati: some sources cite 8.25% stamp within municipal limits, plus ~1% GMDA NOC charge on land transfers.

Concessions and rebates

Most guides report a 1% women's stamp rebate (6% → 5%); not confirmed on the official portal.

Frequently asked questions

What are the stamp duty and registration charges in Assam in 2026?+

Stamp duty is 6% for men and 5% for women — plus a registration fee of ~8.5% on properties above ₹5 lakh — India's highest — per most guides; one 2026 source reports 8.75% reg with 8.25% uniform stamp. Official PDFs are not machine-readable; treat as indicative.. On a ₹50 lakh property, the stamp duty alone works out to about ₹3,00,000.

Is stamp duty lower for women in Assam?+

Yes — women pay 5% against 6% for men. Most guides report a 1% women's stamp rebate (6% → 5%); not confirmed on the official portal.

How is stamp duty calculated in Assam?+

Duty is charged on the higher of the declared sale price and the government-notified value (Zonal Value) for the locality — declaring a lower price does not reduce it. Registration fee is added on top, and some cities add local cess.

What is the registration charge in Assam?+

~8.5% on properties above ₹5 lakh — India's highest — per most guides; one 2026 source reports 8.75% reg with 8.25% uniform stamp. Official PDFs are not machine-readable; treat as indicative., paid at the sub-registrar office along with the stamp duty when the sale deed is registered.

Can I legally reduce stamp duty in Assam?+

Most guides report a 1% women's stamp rebate (6% → 5%); not confirmed on the official portal. Gift deeds to close family are often charged far less than sale deeds — see the gift-deed guide linked below. Undervaluing the sale price does not work: duty is computed on the government valuation.