Rent Agreement Stamp Duty in UP: New Caps from ₹1,000 (2026)
Checked against official government sources. General information, not legal or financial advice.
Uttar Pradesh has capped the stamp duty on lease and rent agreements of up to 10 years. Under the notification of 12 October 2026, an agreement of up to one year with an average annual rent of up to ₹2 lakh pays a maximum of ₹1,000 in stamp duty. The cap depends on the average annual rent and the length of the agreement.
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Rent agreement stamp duty in Uttar Pradesh
Maximum stamp duty payable on a lease or rent agreement in UP:
| Average annual rent | Up to 1 year | Over 1 to 5 years | Over 5 to 10 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to ₹2 lakh | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 |
| ₹2 lakh to ₹6 lakh | ₹3,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,000 |
| ₹6 lakh to ₹10 lakh | ₹4,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹13,000 |
If the average annual rent is above ₹10 lakh, the cap applies to the first ₹10 lakh and the rest is charged at the normal Stamp Act rate. Toll and mining leases are not covered.
Registration fee and when registration is compulsory
The registration fee on these agreements has also been capped; for an agreement of up to one year with average annual rent up to ₹2 lakh, the maximum registration fee is ₹1,000. Check the fee for other bands on igrsup.gov.in. Agreements of one year or more must be registered.
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A flat in Lucknow is rented at ₹15,000 a month for 11 months. The average annual rent is ₹1.8 lakh, which falls in the ‘up to ₹2 lakh’ band, so the stamp duty is at most ₹1,000. A three-year agreement at ₹40,000 a month (average annual rent ₹4.8 lakh) falls in the second band and pays at most ₹6,000.
Why most rent agreements are for 11 months
Under the Registration Act, a lease of one year or more must be registered at the sub-registrar’s office. An agreement for 11 months does not need compulsory registration, which is why most landlords and tenants use it and renew it each year. An unregistered agreement on proper stamp paper is still valid evidence, but a registered one is stronger if there is a dispute. With the new caps, registering a longer agreement in UP costs far less than before, so a registered multi-year agreement is now a practical option.
How to pay stamp duty and register in Uttar Pradesh
- Work out the average annual rent and the term, and check the charges on igrsup.gov.in.
- Buy an e-stamp for the duty through SHCIL or an authorised vendor.
- For agreements of one year or more, book an appointment and register at the sub-registrar’s office with owner, tenant and two witnesses.
- Keep the original with the owner and give a copy to the tenant.
Documents needed
- The rent agreement, with rent, deposit, term, notice period and maintenance terms written in
- Proof of the owner’s ownership, such as the sale deed, property tax receipt or electricity bill
- Identity and address proof of the owner and the tenant (Aadhaar, PAN, passport or voter ID) and two witnesses
- Passport-size photographs, where the sub-registrar asks for them
- Receipt for the stamp duty (e-stamp certificate or online challan)
Before you sign
- Use a clear rent agreement format and check the clauses every rent agreement should have: rent increase, deposit refund, lock-in, notice period and repairs.
- Write the security deposit amount and refund timeline into the agreement, and pay it by bank transfer so there is a record.
- If the monthly rent is above ₹50,000, the tenant may need to deduct TDS on rent.
- Owners renting out for the first time can read our guide on how to rent out a property.
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Rent agreement in Uttar Pradesh: common questions
What is the stamp duty on an 11-month rent agreement in UP?
If the average annual rent is up to ₹2 lakh, a maximum of ₹1,000. Higher rents fall in higher bands: ₹3,000 or ₹4,500 for up to one year.
When did UP cap stamp duty on rent agreements?
The current caps were notified on 12 October 2026. An earlier six-month concession was announced in November 2025.
Do the caps apply to shops and offices?
Yes. The cap covers lease deeds for houses, shops and other property; only toll and mining leases are excluded.
What if the annual rent is above ₹10 lakh?
The cap applies to the first ₹10 lakh of average annual rent, and the rest is charged at the normal rate.
Is registration compulsory for a rent agreement in UP?
Yes for agreements of one year or more. 11-month agreements do not need compulsory registration.
Rates as notified by the Stamp and Registration Department, Uttar Pradesh, checked in November 2026. Stamp duty rules change by notification, so confirm the amount on igrsup.gov.in or at the sub-registrar’s office before you pay. This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice.
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