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Kozhikode property purchases attract 8% stamp duty and a 2% registration fee.
Calculate stamp duty & registration charges for 36 Indian states and union territories
Effective rate: 10.0%
Checked against Kerala's official notification on 2026-09-24 · Source
Effective 2024-04-01
Estimate only. Actual stamp duty depends on the sub-registrar, circle rate vs. consideration, local body taxes, and any pending state amendments. Verify with the state IGR portal or a qualified lawyer before any transaction.
Step-by-step calculation of stamp duty + registration charges for property purchases in Kerala, 2026.
Find the property value
Use the higher of agreement value or the state's circle/guideline rate.
Apply the stamp duty %
Kerala charges 8% for every buyer, as of 2024-04-01.
Apply registration fee
Add a 2% registration fee.
Add surcharges
No additional surcharges in this state.
Pay at the sub-registrar
Pay via the state IGR portal e-stamp facility or at the sub-registrar office on the day of registration.
Checked against Kerala's official notification on 2026-09-24 · Source
| Property value | Stamp duty | Registration | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹25 lakh | ₹2,00,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹2,50,000 |
| ₹50 lakh | ₹4,00,000 | ₹1,00,000 | ₹5,00,000 |
| ₹75 lakh | ₹6,00,000 | ₹1,50,000 | ₹7,50,000 |
| ₹1 crore | ₹8,00,000 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹10,00,000 |
| ₹1.5 crore | ₹12,00,000 | ₹3,00,000 | ₹15,00,000 |
Kerala charges 8% for every buyer, plus a 2% registration fee. Effective from 2024-04-01.
On a ₹1 crore residential property in Kerala, a man buying alone pays ₹8,00,000 stamp duty + ₹2,00,000 registration = ₹10,00,000 in all (effective 10%).
Kerala does not currently offer a gender-based stamp duty concession — male, female and joint buyers pay the same 8%. Check Kerala's IGR portal for any recent budget amendments.
Always verify the latest rate at the Kerala Inspector General of Registration (IGR) portal before any transaction — rates can change with state budgets. AVnester last checked Kerala's figures against the official notification on 2026-09-24.
Kerala charges 8% for every buyer and a 2% registration fee — 10% of the property value in all; only 2 of the 36 states and union territories AVnester covers charge more in all at ₹1 crore. Verify with the Kerala IGR portal before any transaction.