Meghalaya • 2026 rates

Stamp Duty & Registration Charges in Meghalaya 2026

Calculate stamp duty and registration charges on property purchase across Shillong in Meghalaya.

Stamp duty in Meghalaya at a glance

Male buyer

9.90%

Female buyer

5.0% less

Registration

1.00%

1% of property value plus small fixed deed fees; the women's half-rate reading is from the statutory schedule and needs official confirmation

Typical total (male)

10.90%

Meghalaya's top statutory rate of 9.9% applies to virtually all real property (its value slabs top out at just ₹1.5 lakh). The statutory schedule shows women at roughly half the male rate; properties in municipal limits pay a further 10% surcharge on the duty.

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	₹2,47,500	₹1,23,750	₹25,000	₹2,72,500
₹50 lakh	₹4,95,000	₹2,47,500	₹50,000	₹5,45,000
₹1 crore	₹9,90,000	₹4,95,000	₹1,00,000	₹10,90,000
₹2.5 crore	₹24,75,000	₹12,37,500	₹2,50,000	₹27,25,000

Major cities in Meghalaya

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

Shillong

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Property Value

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State

Buyer Gender

Total Charges

₹3,30,000

Stamp Duty (6.00%)

₹3,00,000

Registration (capped)

₹30,000

1.00% would be ₹50,000, but Maharashtra caps the fee at ₹30,000

Total Cost (Property + Charges)

₹53,30,000

* 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 Meghalaya cost Nominal stamp paper (~₹81, single-source) for the standard 11-month term — see the full rules and online options.

Rent Agreement Stamp Duty in Meghalaya →

Gifting property to family instead?

Gift deeds to close relatives in Meghalaya cost No published family concession — a fraction of the sale-deed duty on this page.

Gift Deed Stamp Duty in Meghalaya →

Duty is charged on the government market value, not your deal price

Meghalaya 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.

Government Market Value in Meghalaya →

Local charges and concessions in Meghalaya

City-level additions

Properties within municipal limits attract an additional 10% municipal surcharge on the stamp-duty amount (~10.9% effective for men).

Concessions and rebates

Frequently asked questions

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

Stamp duty is 9.9% for men and 4.95% for women — plus a registration fee of 1% of property value plus small fixed deed fees; the women's half-rate reading is from the statutory schedule and needs official confirmation. On a ₹50 lakh property, the stamp duty alone works out to about ₹4,95,000.

Is stamp duty lower for women in Meghalaya?+

Yes — women pay 4.95% against 9.9% for men. The statutory slab table shows women at half the male rate (≈4.95% top slab); some portals instead report 8%. Sixth Schedule autonomous district areas differ, and land ownership is restricted for non-tribals in many areas — verify locally.

How is stamp duty calculated in Meghalaya?+

Duty is charged on the higher of the declared sale price and the government-notified value (Government Market 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 Meghalaya?+

1% of property value plus small fixed deed fees; the women's half-rate reading is from the statutory schedule and needs official confirmation, paid at the sub-registrar office along with the stamp duty when the sale deed is registered.

Can I legally reduce stamp duty in Meghalaya?+

The statutory slab table shows women at half the male rate (≈4.95% top slab); some portals instead report 8%. Sixth Schedule autonomous district areas differ, and land ownership is restricted for non-tribals in many areas — verify locally. 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.