Gift Deed Stamp Duty in Karnataka: ₹5,000 for Family in Bengaluru
Checked against official government sources. General information, not legal or financial advice.
In Karnataka, a gift of property to a close family member attracts a fixed stamp duty instead of a percentage: ₹5,000 in Bengaluru (BBMP and BMRDA areas) and other city corporation areas, ₹3,000 in municipal council and town panchayat areas, and ₹1,000 elsewhere. A gift to anyone outside the family list pays 5% of the market value, plus surcharge and cess.
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Gift deed stamp duty in Karnataka
Stamp duty on a gift deed in Karnataka, by where the property is and who receives it:
| Area | Gift to family member | Gift to others |
|---|---|---|
| BBMP, BMRDA and city corporation areas | ₹5,000 (fixed) | 5% of market value + surcharge and cess |
| Municipal council and town panchayat areas | ₹3,000 (fixed) | 5% of market value + surcharge and cess |
| Other areas | ₹1,000 (fixed) | 5% of market value + surcharge and cess |
Who counts as family in Karnataka
The fixed family rate covers gifts to the spouse, son, daughter, grandchildren, daughter-in-law, father, mother, brother and sister. Gifts to other relatives, such as nephews, nieces or in-laws, pay the full 5% rate. Keep proof of the relationship ready for the sub-registrar.
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A registration fee is paid on top of the stamp duty. Karnataka revised registration fees in 2025, and published sources differ on whether family gift deeds pay a small fixed fee or the general 2% rate, so confirm the fee on Kaveri Online or with the sub-registrar before you go.
Worked example
A father gifts his ₹1.2 crore flat in Bengaluru to his daughter. Stamp duty is a fixed ₹5,000, plus the registration fee. If he gifts the same flat to his nephew, stamp duty is 5% (₹6 lakh) plus surcharge, cess and the registration fee.
Rules every gift deed must follow
- A gift of immovable property must be made by a registered deed, signed by the donor and attested by two witnesses.
- The person receiving the gift must accept it while the donor is alive; a gift deed is not a substitute for a will.
- A gift is voluntary and without payment. If money is paid, the deal is treated as a sale and sale stamp duty applies.
- Once registered, a gift can be cancelled only in narrow cases (for example, where the deed itself allows it on a condition, or fraud or undue influence is proved).
- Not sure whether to gift now or leave the property by will? Read our gift deed vs will comparison.
Income tax on gifted property
Property received from a relative (spouse, parents, children, siblings and other relatives listed in the Income Tax Act) is not taxed in the hands of the person receiving it. If the person giving the gift is not a relative and the stamp duty value is above ₹50,000, that value is taxable for the receiver under Section 56(2)(x). When the receiver later sells, the donor’s original cost and holding period are used to work out capital gains.
How to register a gift deed in Karnataka
- Prepare the gift deed and check the guidance value of the property on Kaveri Online.
- Pay the stamp duty through e-stamping or online on Kaveri.
- Book an appointment and register at the sub-registrar’s office with the donor, donee and two witnesses.
- Apply for the khata transfer so the municipal record shows the new owner.
Documents needed
- Draft gift deed describing the property, the relationship and the donee’s acceptance
- Proof of the donor’s ownership (title deed) and the latest property tax receipt or land record extract
- Identity proof and PAN of donor, donee and two witnesses; passport-size photographs
- Proof of relationship (birth or marriage certificate, ration card or similar) when claiming the family rate
- Stamp duty and registration fee payment receipts or e-stamp certificate
Related guides
- Stamp duty in Karnataka (sale)
- Kaveri Online services
- Rent agreement stamp duty in Karnataka
- Rules across all states: our gift deed stamp duty guide.
Gift deed in Karnataka: common questions
What is the stamp duty on a gift deed to family in Bangalore?
A fixed ₹5,000 in BBMP and BMRDA areas, plus the registration fee.
Which relatives get the family rate in Karnataka?
Spouse, son, daughter, grandchildren, daughter-in-law, father, mother, brother and sister.
What is the stamp duty on a gift deed to a non-family member in Karnataka?
5% of the market value, plus surcharge and cess.
Is the family gift rate the same in rural Karnataka?
No. It is ₹3,000 in municipal council and town panchayat areas and ₹1,000 in other areas.
What is the registration fee on a gift deed in Karnataka?
Confirm on Kaveri Online; sources differ after the 2025 fee revision.
Rates as notified by the Department of Stamps and Registration, Karnataka, checked in November 2026. Stamp duty rules change by notification, so confirm the amount on Kaveri Online or at the sub-registrar’s office before you register. This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice.
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