Rent Agreement Stamp Duty in Tamil Nadu

Calculate the stamp duty and registration fee on a rent, lease or leave-and-license agreement in Tamil Nadu. A residential lease is charged at 0.25% of the total rent plus deposit (up to 5 years). Enter the rent, deposit and term below for an estimate.

Tamil Nadu agreement

Use 11 for a standard 11-month agreement, 36 for a 3-year lease.

Estimated total payable

₹1,188

on an agreement in Tamil Nadu

Stamp duty₹1,188
Registration fee₹0
Total₹1,188

Registration is optional — the term is under 12 months. Estimate; verify the current rate with the Tamil Nadu sub-registrar.

Stamp duty on a rent agreement in Tamil Nadu

In Tamil Nadu, stamp duty on a residential rent or lease agreement is 0.25% of the total rent plus the deposit for terms up to 5 years; commercial and longer leases attract higher rates — use the residential/commercial toggle. The registration fee is 1% of the rent (maximum ₹5,000), and registration is mandatory for terms exceeding 11 months. Tamil Nadu is one of the few States that adds the deposit to the base.

When and how to pay

  • In Tamil Nadu the duty is paid on stamp paper, by franking or e-stamping, and registered on TNREGINET.
  • Stamp duty and any registration fee are calculated from the rent, deposit and term set out in the agreement. For a registrable lease the deed is registered at the Sub-Registrar's office.
  • An unregistered lease of 12 months or more is not admissible as evidence of its terms, so register where the term requires it.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the stamp duty on a rent agreement in Tamil Nadu?
A residential lease is 0.25% of (total rent + deposit) up to 5 years, plus 1% registration (max ₹5,000). Registration is mandatory for terms over 11 months.
Is the deposit included in stamp duty in Tamil Nadu?
Yes. Tamil Nadu adds the security/advance deposit to the rent when computing the 0.25% residential stamp duty.
How do I pay rent agreement stamp duty in Tamil Nadu?
In Tamil Nadu the duty is paid on stamp paper, by franking or e-stamping, and registered on TNREGINET.
Who pays the stamp duty on a rent agreement?
By convention the tenant usually bears the stamp duty and registration cost, but the parties are free to agree otherwise. The agreement should record who pays.

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Built & reviewed by a practising Chartered Accountant. Rates reflect Article 35 of the Indian Stamp Act as applicable to Tamil Nadu. Lease stamp duty, registration fees and deposit treatment vary by State and change by notification.

This calculator gives an estimate for general educational purposes only and does not constitute professional, legal, or tax advice. Stamp duty and registration fees on leases vary by State, term and use and change by notification. Please verify the current rate with the Tamil Nadu Sub-Registrar / Inspector General of Registration before executing an agreement. See our disclaimer.

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