Stamp Duty & Registration Charges in Andhra Pradesh – What Every Buyer Should Know
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November 10, 2025
Stamp duty is a state-imposed tax collected at the time of transferring ownership of property from one person to another. When a sale, gift, or lease is executed, stamp duty ensures that the transfer is legally recorded and recognized by the state.
In Andhra Pradesh, stamp duty acts not only as a revenue source for the government, but more importantly, as a validation layer for property ownership. A property transaction that is not stamped as per prescribed rules is considered legally incomplete, meaning it cannot be used as proof of ownership in disputes, loan approvals, or future resale.
Once paid and registered, the transaction becomes a part of official land records maintained by the Sub-Registrar’s Office, protecting ownership rights from unauthorized claims or conflicts.
What Are the Current Stamp Duty Rates in Andhra Pradesh (2026)?
The Government of Andhra Pradesh currently levies 5% stamp duty on the sale or transfer of immovable property, calculated on the higher value among:
In addition to sale deeds, different legal documents also attract stamp duty. Below is a quick reference table based on common property transactions:
| Document Type | Stamp Duty (Approx.) |
| Sale of Immovable Property | 5% of property value |
| Agreement of Sale-cum-GPA | 6% |
| Construction Agreement | 5% |
| Development Agreement | 5% |
| Mortgage (without possession) | 0.5% |
| Mortgage (with possession) | 2% |
| Lease (up to 10 years) | 0.4% |
| Lease (above 10 years) | 0.6% |
| Gift Deed to Family Member | 2% |
| Gift Deed to Non-Family Member | 5% |
| Release Deed | 3% |
These rates form the base cost of formalizing property rights and vary slightly depending on the nature and structure of the agreement.
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