Question 1

What is the total cost of sale deed registration in Punjab?

Accepted Answer

In Punjab, a male buyer pays 7% stamp duty + 1% registration fee = 8% total on property value. A female buyer pays 5% + 1% = 6% total. For a ₹1 crore property: male pays ₹8 lakh total, female pays ₹6 lakh total — saving ₹2 lakh.

Question 2

How much does it cost to register a sale deed in Delhi?

Accepted Answer

In Delhi, stamp duty is 6% for male buyers and 4% for female buyers on residential property. Registration fee is 1% for all. Total cost: male ₹7 lakh on ₹1 crore; female ₹5 lakh on ₹1 crore. Additional Delhi municipal charges may apply in some zones.

Question 3

Is registration fee the same in all states?

Accepted Answer

No. While Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi all charge 1% registration fee, the stamp duty varies significantly. Punjab and Haryana have the highest rates (7%/5%), while Chandigarh and Delhi charge 6%/4%. Total registration cost varies by ₹50,000–₹2 lakh on a ₹1 crore property across these states.

Sale Deed Registration Charges

State Comparison

State	Stamp Duty	Reg. Fee	Total Rate
PunjabSelected	6%	2.25%	8.25%
Haryana	7%	1%	8%
Chandigarh (UT) Reg. fee capped ₹10,000	6%	1%	7%
Delhi	6%	1%	7%