Stamp Duty in Bihar: Rates for Men, Women and Registration Fee
Checked against official government sources. General information, not legal or financial advice.
Stamp duty in Bihar depends on the buyer. A male buyer pays 6.3%, a female buyer pays 5.7% and a man and woman buying jointly pay 6% of the property value. A registration fee of about 2% is added.
In this guide
Bihar stamp duty rates
Duty is charged on the higher of the deal price and the minimum value register (MVR) rate for the area.
| Buyer | Stamp duty | Registration fee |
|---|---|---|
| Man | 6.3% | about 2% |
| Woman | 5.7% | about 2% |
| Joint (man and woman) | 6% | 2% |
Registration charges in Bihar
The registration fee is about 2% of the property value. The department’s schedule sets it slightly higher for a male buyer (2.1%) and slightly lower for a female buyer (1.9%); the calculator on bhumijankari.bihar.gov.in shows the exact figure.
⌂Looking for a property?See homes, plots and shops listed by owners and agents.BrowseHow stamp duty is calculated in Bihar
Check the MVR rate for your area on bhumijankari.bihar.gov.in, compare it with the price you agreed, and apply the rate for the buyer category to the higher figure.
Example: a woman buys a flat in Patna for ₹50 lakh. Stamp duty at 5.7% is ₹2.85 lakh and the registration fee at 1.9% is ₹95,000, about ₹3.8 lakh in all.
Concessions and special cases
- Women buyers pay less than men.
- Registering in a woman’s name, or jointly, lowers the duty.
How to pay stamp duty in Bihar
- Check the MVR and calculate the fee on bhumijankari.bihar.gov.in.
- Pay online through the state’s e-receipt (OGRAS) system and keep the receipt.
- Book an appointment and visit the registry office with buyer, seller and witnesses.
- Apply for dakhil-kharij (mutation) so the land record shows your name.
Documents you need at registration
- Sale deed draft, printed on or attached to the e-stamp certificate
- Identity and address proof of buyer, seller and two witnesses (Aadhaar, PAN)
- Previous title deed and latest land record extract or khata/property tax receipt
- Passport-size photographs of buyer and seller
- Encumbrance or no-dues certificate where the sub-registrar asks for it
- Power of attorney, if someone is signing on another person’s behalf
Before you pay
- Check the land record, khata and khesra through our Bihar Bhumi guide (also in Hindi).
- Confirm there is no pending dispute or mortgage on the land.
- Decide whose name(s) go on the deed before paying; the rate depends on it.
- Work out the total in advance with the Housepartner stamp duty calculator, and compare other states in our state-wise stamp duty guide.
Stamp duty in Bihar: common questions
What is the stamp duty for women in Bihar?
5.7% of the property value, compared with 6.3% for men.
What is the registration fee in Bihar?
About 2% of the property value; the exact figure depends on the buyer category.
Is stamp duty in Bihar charged on MVR?
It is charged on the higher of the deal price and the MVR rate.
Where can I pay stamp duty in Bihar online?
Through the state’s e-receipt system, after calculating the fee on bhumijankari.bihar.gov.in.
What is dakhil-kharij in Bihar?
It is the mutation that updates the land record in the buyer’s name after registration.
Rates as published by the Department of Prohibition, Excise and Registration, Bihar and checked in November 2026. Stamp duty rules change by notification, so confirm the final amount on bhumijankari.bihar.gov.in or at the sub-registrar’s office before you pay. This guide is general information, not legal advice.
Related guides
Land records · TelanganaGift Deed Stamp Duty in Telangana: Family Rates, Transfer Duty and Fee
Land records · KarnatakaGift Deed Stamp Duty in Karnataka: ₹5,000 for Family in Bengaluru
Land Records & Stamp DutyRent Agreement Stamp Duty in Tamil Nadu: 1% Rule and Rent AuthorityNew properties in Lucknow
₹1.3 crore5 BHK House for Sale in Manas Vihar, LucknowManas Vihar, Lucknow
₹1.87 croreRohit Avenue Vrindavan Yojana 4 BHKVrindavan Yojna, Lucknow