Guide
Property registration charges and stamp duty in Puducherry
Stamp duty and registration charges are a real cost on top of the price. The exact figures change, so this guide explains how they work and where to get the current number.
What you pay at registration
A purchase attracts stamp duty, which is a state or territory levy, and a registration fee. Both are generally calculated on the higher of the price in the deed and the government’s guideline value for the property. Read our guide on guideline value to see why that matters.
The border changes the figures
Land in Puducherry and land just across the border in Tamil Nadu follow different rules and rates, and these are revised from time to time. If you are comparing a plot in Puducherry with one near Kottakuppam, compare the total cost including registration, not only the price per sq ft.
Getting the exact figure
Do not rely on an old blog post, including this one, for the rate. Ask the sub-registrar’s office, or check the registration department’s current notification, and ask your lawyer. We give buyers an estimate of the total cost before they commit.
Plan for it
- Budget the registration cost separately from the price
- Confirm whether any concession applies to the buyer, for example for women buyers, with the registration office
- Keep the payment receipts: you need them later when selling
Want a total-cost estimate before you commit?
Tell us the property and budget. We will give you an estimate, including registration.