Kerala • 2026 rates

Stamp Duty & Registration Charges in Kerala 2026

Calculate stamp duty and registration charges on property purchase across Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, and other cities in Kerala.

Stamp duty in Kerala at a glance

Male buyer

8.00%

Female buyer

Same rate

Registration

2.00%

2% with no cap, charged on the higher of sale consideration or government fair value

Typical total (male)

10.00%

Kerala has 8% stamp + 2% registration = 10% total, uniform statewide, with no women's concession — one of the few large states with none.

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	₹2,00,000	₹2,00,000	₹50,000	₹2,50,000
₹50 lakh	₹4,00,000	₹4,00,000	₹1,00,000	₹5,00,000
₹1 crore	₹8,00,000	₹8,00,000	₹2,00,000	₹10,00,000
₹2.5 crore	₹20,00,000	₹20,00,000	₹5,00,000	₹25,00,000

Major cities in Kerala

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

KochiThiruvananthapuramKozhikodeThrissur

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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 Kerala cost ₹500 flat — and registration is mandatory even at 11 months for the standard 11-month term — see the full rules and online options.

Rent Agreement Stamp Duty in Kerala →

Gifting property to family instead?

Gift deeds to close relatives in Kerala cost ₹2 per ₹1,000 (0.2%), minimum ₹1,000 — a fraction of the sale-deed duty on this page.

Gift Deed Stamp Duty in Kerala →

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

Kerala 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.

Fair Value in Kerala →

Local charges and concessions in Kerala

City-level additions

None — 8% + 2% applies uniformly statewide.

Concessions and rebates

No gender concession — women pay the same 8%. Life Mission housing beneficiaries are fully exempt. Family gift deeds attract lower rates.

Frequently asked questions

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

Stamp duty is 8% for men — plus a registration fee of 2% with no cap, charged on the higher of sale consideration or government fair value. On a ₹50 lakh property, the stamp duty alone works out to about ₹4,00,000.

Is stamp duty lower for women in Kerala?+

No — Kerala charges the same rate for men and women. No gender concession — women pay the same 8%. Life Mission housing beneficiaries are fully exempt. Family gift deeds attract lower rates.

How is stamp duty calculated in Kerala?+

Duty is charged on the higher of the declared sale price and the government-notified value (Fair 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 Kerala?+

2% with no cap, charged on the higher of sale consideration or government fair value, paid at the sub-registrar office along with the stamp duty when the sale deed is registered.

Can I legally reduce stamp duty in Kerala?+

No gender concession — women pay the same 8%. Life Mission housing beneficiaries are fully exempt. Family gift deeds attract lower rates. 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.