Tamil Nadu Stamp Duty & Registration Calculator
Tamil Nadu charges a flat stamp duty of 7% of the property's guideline value or market value (whichever is higher), plus a 4% registration fee — one of the highest combined property-transaction levies in India. The rates apply uniformly across the state, including Chennai.
Rates effective from April 1, 2024Official source: tnreginet.gov.inPage updated July 2, 2026
Enter a property value to see your estimated tax.
Current Tamil Nadu Stamp Duty & Registration rates
Tamil Nadu Stamp Duty (Tamil Nadu) — applies to: residential.
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Stamp duty (on full value) | 7.00% |
| Registration fee | 4.00% of value |
Rates effective from April 1, 2024Official source: tnreginet.gov.in
Tamil Nadu Stamp Duty & Registration: worked examples
What you would pay at common purchase prices (residential), calculated with the same engine as the calculator above.
| Purchase price | Total tax | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|
| ₹30,00,000 | ₹3,30,000 | 11.00% |
| ₹50,00,000 | ₹5,50,000 | 11.00% |
| ₹1,00,00,000 | ₹11,00,000 | 11.00% |
| ₹2,00,00,000 | ₹22,00,000 | 11.00% |
Step by step: Tamil Nadu Stamp Duty & Registration on a ₹50,00,000 property
- 7.00% on ₹50,00,000₹3,50,000
- Registration fee₹2,00,000
- Total₹5,50,000
How it works
The 7% stamp duty and the 4% registration fee are calculated independently on the full property value and added together, making the combined effective cost 11% before any other charges.
Calculation methodology
This calculator applies Tamil Nadu's flat 7% stamp duty and the 4% registration fee — modelled as a surcharge — to the property value you enter, as published by the Inspector General of Registration, Tamil Nadu (TNREGINET).
Exemptions & reliefs
Tamil Nadu does not currently offer a gender-based stamp duty concession. Certain categories of property transfer (gifts between close relatives, government housing schemes) may attract reduced registration charges — consult your local sub-registrar.
Recent rule changes
Rates reflect the schedule effective April 2024. Tamil Nadu's stamp duty has remained at 7% for several years; the 4% registration fee is among the highest in India.
Glossary
Guideline value: the Tamil Nadu government's minimum property valuation for stamp duty purposes, set locality-by-locality and revised periodically. TNREGINET: the Tamil Nadu Registration Internet portal for online property registration.
Frequently asked questions
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