Stamp Duty and Registration Charges in Andhra Pradesh (2026 Guide)
Beyond the price you negotiate with a seller, Andhra Pradesh adds statutory charges on top of every property sale: stamp duty, a registration fee, and (in most municipal and panchayat areas) a transfer duty. Together these typically add up to around 7.5% of the property's value for a standard sale deed. Here's the breakdown.
Current rates for a standard sale deed
| Charge | Rate | Who it's paid to |
| Stamp Duty | 5% of market/guideline value (higher slabs may apply above ₹50 lakh) | AP Registration & Stamps Department |
| Registration Fee | 1% of market/guideline value | Sub-Registrar's Office |
| Transfer Duty | 1.5% of market/guideline value | Local municipal/panchayat body |
| Total (typical) | ≈ 7.5% of property value | — |
Worked example
For a plot valued at ₹50,00,000 (whichever is higher — the sale price or the government's guideline value):
- Stamp duty (5%): ₹2,50,000
- Registration fee (1%): ₹50,000
- Transfer duty (1.5%): ₹75,000
- Total statutory charges: ₹3,75,000, bringing the effective cost to about ₹53,75,000
Why "guideline value" matters
Andhra Pradesh calculates these charges on whichever is higher: your declared sale price, or the government's official guideline value for that location. Andhra Pradesh revised urban land guideline values upward in February 2026, so it's worth checking the current guideline value for your specific area on the IGRS AP portal before budgeting — underquoting the sale price does not reduce your registration cost if the guideline value is higher.
Other transaction types
- Gift deed to close family (spouse, parent, child): a reduced stamp duty of around 2%, with a 0.5% registration fee.
- Mortgage deed: typically 0.5% stamp duty and 0.5% registration fee on the loan amount.
- Ancestral property disputes below ₹10 lakh: a scheme allows flat-fee registration (around ₹100) at the local Grama/Ward Sachivalayam to help resolve family property disputes; above ₹10 lakh, the flat fee is around ₹1,000.
How to pay
Stamp duty can be paid online via the IGRS AP portal (registration.ap.gov.in), where you can also use the Duty Fee Calculator to get an exact figure for your transaction before visiting the Sub-Registrar's Office. Final registration still requires an in-person visit for biometric verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do women get a stamp duty discount in Andhra Pradesh?
No. As of 2026, Andhra Pradesh does not offer a state-wide, gender-based stamp duty concession, unlike some other Indian states.
Is there a time limit to register after paying stamp duty?
Yes — stamp duty must generally be used within six months from the date the document was executed.
Can I check exact charges before visiting the registrar's office?
Yes, use the Duty Fee Calculator on the official IGRS AP portal (registration.ap.gov.in) to get a precise figure based on your document type, location, and consideration value.