Bihar Stamp Duty Calculator 2026
Male buyer 6% · Female buyer 5.7% · Registration 2%.
Bihar stamp duty — what makes this state different
Bihar women rebate small at 0.3% (6% vs 5.7%) — among smallest in India. Combined 8% / 7.7% moderate. e-Stamp through SHCIL mandatory.
6%/5.7% rationalised in 2018, stable. Bhumi Jankari portal for online mutation since 2020.
Women-buyer policy
Sole-woman 5.7%. Joint M-F 5.85% blended (deemed 50:50). Narrow rebate is more token than meaningful.
Tribal-area, SC/ST and agricultural-land rules
No tribal sub-plan rebate (no Fifth Schedule areas). Conveyance between blood relatives attracts ₹500 flat. Religious trust transfers attract ₹100 flat.
How to pay Bihar stamp duty online
Bihar accepts e-Stamp through SHCIL for any amount above ₹500. Generate the e-Stamp challan at Bhumi Jankari Bihar ↗.
Steps: (1) Compute duty using the calculator. (2) Generate e-Stamp on SHCIL or state portal. (3) Book sub-registrar slot online. (4) Carry buyer + seller (with two witnesses), Aadhaar, PAN, recent property tax receipt, encumbrance certificate, and the executed sale deed in two originals. (5) Biometric capture at sub-registrar; registered deed released within 7 working days.
Common mistakes that void the registration
- Under-declaring consideration below circle rate — sub-registrar levies on circle rate; gap becomes taxable under section 56(2)(x).
- Wrong stamp paper denomination — using ₹500 stamp for ₹1Cr deed will be rejected; e-Stamp avoids this.
- Missing two witnesses — Section 32 of Registration Act requires two witnesses physically present with PAN/Aadhaar.
- Stale encumbrance certificate — most sub-registrars require EC dated within 30 days.
- Power of Attorney not stamped separately — PoA itself attracts duty in Bihar and must be registered before executing the sale deed.
Estimates only. Verified against Bhumi Jankari Bihar. Always confirm the latest circle rate notification before drafting the agreement to sell.
FAQ — Bihar stamp duty
What is the current stamp duty rate in Bihar?
As of 2026, Bihar charges 6% for male buyers and 5.7% for female buyers, plus 2% registration fee. Last revised in 2024.
Is there a women-buyer rebate in Bihar?
Sole-woman 5.7%. Joint M-F 5.85% blended (deemed 50:50). Narrow rebate is more token than meaningful.
How is stamp duty calculated in Bihar — on agreement value or circle rate?
On the HIGHER of agreement consideration or state circle rate. If you under-declare, the sub-registrar levies on circle rate anyway and the gap becomes deemed gift income under Section 56(2)(x) of the Income Tax Act.
Where do I pay Bihar stamp duty online?
Through https://bhumijankari.bihar.gov.in/ (Bhumi Jankari Bihar). e-Stamp via Stock Holding Corporation (SHCIL) for amounts above ₹500.
What is the registration fee in Bihar?
2%. Separate from stamp duty under Registration Act 1908.
Are there exemptions for tribal/SC-ST/agricultural land?
No tribal sub-plan rebate (no Fifth Schedule areas). Conveyance between blood relatives attracts ₹500 flat. Religious trust transfers attract ₹100 flat.
When were Bihar stamp duty rates last revised?
Last revised in 2024. 6%/5.7% rationalised in 2018, stable. Bhumi Jankari portal for online mutation since 2020.
Can NRI buyers claim concessions in Bihar?
NRI/OCI buyers pay the same headline rate as resident male buyers unless the state offers a specific NRI concession. Punjab is the only state with explicit NRI rate at 5%.
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