Tamil Nadu • 2026 rates

Stamp Duty & Registration Charges in Tamil Nadu 2026

Calculate stamp duty and registration charges on property purchase across Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, and other cities in Tamil Nadu.

Stamp duty in Tamil Nadu at a glance

Male buyer

7.00%

Female buyer

Same rate

Registration

4.00%

4% of the higher of market or guideline value, no cap

Typical total (male)

11.00%

Tamil Nadu has the highest combined stamp duty + registration in India at 11%. The 4% registration charge alone is typically higher than other states' total.

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	₹1,75,000	₹1,75,000	₹1,00,000	₹2,75,000
₹50 lakh	₹3,50,000	₹3,50,000	₹2,00,000	₹5,50,000
₹1 crore	₹7,00,000	₹7,00,000	₹4,00,000	₹11,00,000
₹2.5 crore	₹17,50,000	₹17,50,000	₹10,00,000	₹27,50,000

Major cities in Tamil Nadu

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

ChennaiCoimbatoreMaduraiTrichySalem

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Property Value

₹

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 Tamil Nadu cost 1% of total rent for the term for the standard 11-month term — see the full rules and online options.

Rent Agreement Stamp Duty in Tamil Nadu →

Gifting property to family instead?

Gift deeds to close relatives in Tamil Nadu cost 1% capped at ₹25,000 — a fraction of the sale-deed duty on this page.

Gift Deed Stamp Duty in Tamil Nadu →

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

Tamil Nadu 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.

Guideline Value in Tamil Nadu →

Local charges and concessions in Tamil Nadu

City-level additions

None — rates are uniform statewide including Chennai.

Concessions and rebates

No general gender concession — men and women pay the same 7% + 4%. From 1 April 2025, women get a registration-charge concession on properties valued below ₹10 lakh.

Frequently asked questions

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

Stamp duty is 7% for men — plus a registration fee of 4% of the higher of market or guideline value, no cap. On a ₹50 lakh property, the stamp duty alone works out to about ₹3,50,000.

Is stamp duty lower for women in Tamil Nadu?+

No — Tamil Nadu charges the same rate for men and women. No general gender concession — men and women pay the same 7% + 4%. From 1 April 2025, women get a registration-charge concession on properties valued below ₹10 lakh.

How is stamp duty calculated in Tamil Nadu?+

Duty is charged on the higher of the declared sale price and the government-notified value (Guideline 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 Tamil Nadu?+

4% of the higher of market or guideline value, no cap, paid at the sub-registrar office along with the stamp duty when the sale deed is registered.

Can I legally reduce stamp duty in Tamil Nadu?+

No general gender concession — men and women pay the same 7% + 4%. From 1 April 2025, women get a registration-charge concession on properties valued below ₹10 lakh. 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.