Bihar • 2026 rates

Stamp Duty & Registration Charges in Bihar 2026

Calculate stamp duty and registration charges on property purchase across Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, and other cities in Bihar.

Stamp duty in Bihar at a glance

Male buyer

6.30%

Female buyer

0.6% less

Registration

2.00%

Base 2%; gender-linked: 2.1% male buyer (from a woman), 1.9% female buyer (from a man)

Typical total (male)

8.30%

Bihar's discount depends on transfer direction, not just buyer gender: a man selling to a woman attracts 5.7% stamp + 1.9% registration; woman to man 6.3% + 2.1%; otherwise 6% + 2%.

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	₹1,57,500	₹1,42,500	₹50,000	₹2,07,500
₹50 lakh	₹3,15,000	₹2,85,000	₹1,00,000	₹4,15,000
₹1 crore	₹6,30,000	₹5,70,000	₹2,00,000	₹8,30,000
₹2.5 crore	₹15,75,000	₹14,25,000	₹5,00,000	₹20,75,000

Major cities in Bihar

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

PatnaGayaMuzaffarpurBhagalpur

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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 Bihar cost ~₹100-500 (1% of annual rent + deposit, or ₹500 — whichever is less) for the standard 11-month term — see the full rules and online options.

Rent Agreement Stamp Duty in Bihar →

Gifting property to family instead?

Gift deeds to close relatives in Bihar cost No concession — same as sale (~6%) — a fraction of the sale-deed duty on this page.

Gift Deed Stamp Duty in Bihar →

Duty is charged on the mvr (minimum value register), not your deal price

Bihar 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.

MVR (Minimum Value Register) in Bihar →

Local charges and concessions in Bihar

City-level additions

None reported. Duty is charged on the higher of MVR (circle rate) or transaction value.

Concessions and rebates

Net rebate for women buyers is ~0.6% (5.7% vs 6.3%), tied to the transfer direction rather than ownership alone.

Frequently asked questions

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

Stamp duty is 6.3% for men and 5.7% for women — plus a registration fee of Base 2%; gender-linked: 2.1% male buyer (from a woman), 1.9% female buyer (from a man). On a ₹50 lakh property, the stamp duty alone works out to about ₹3,15,000.

Is stamp duty lower for women in Bihar?+

Yes — women pay 5.7% against 6.3% for men. Net rebate for women buyers is ~0.6% (5.7% vs 6.3%), tied to the transfer direction rather than ownership alone.

How is stamp duty calculated in Bihar?+

Duty is charged on the higher of the declared sale price and the government-notified value (MVR (Minimum Value Register)) 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 Bihar?+

Base 2%; gender-linked: 2.1% male buyer (from a woman), 1.9% female buyer (from a man), paid at the sub-registrar office along with the stamp duty when the sale deed is registered.

Can I legally reduce stamp duty in Bihar?+

Net rebate for women buyers is ~0.6% (5.7% vs 6.3%), tied to the transfer direction rather than ownership alone. 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.