Rent agreement online — India
Create a free 11-month rent agreement (leave-and-licence) for any Indian state. State-specific stamp duty notes for Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh and more.
India rent agreement guides
- Rent agreement online — create, stamp & register
- 11-month rent agreement — why 11 months
- Stamp duty on rent agreement by state
- E-stamp paper for rent agreements
- Rent agreement registration — process & cost
- Notarised rent agreement — is it valid?
- Leave and license agreement
- Rent receipt for HRA
- HRA exemption calculator
- TDS on rent (194-IB / 194-I)
What an Indian rent agreement should include
- Names and addresses of landlord and tenant
- Property address with floor / unit number
- Term — usually 11 months to avoid registration
- Monthly rent and security deposit (commonly 2–10 months in metros)
- Maintenance charges and society dues responsibility
- Lock-in period and notice for vacating
- Stamp paper denomination and registration details
State-by-state stamp duty, registration & e-stamping — all 22 states
| State | Stamp duty (11-month tenancy) | Registration | E-stamping |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 0.5% × (rent + deposit) | Required only if term > 12 months | Yes — via registration.ap.gov.in |
| Assam | 5.6% × average annual rent | Required only if term > 12 months | Yes — via shcilestamp.com |
| Bihar | 7% × (rent + deposit) | Required only if term > 12 months | No — physical stamp paper only |
| Chhattisgarh | 2% × annual rent | Required only if term > 12 months | Yes — via shcilestamp.com |
| Delhi | ₹100 flat stamp paper | Required only if term > 12 months | Yes — via shcilestamp.com |
| Goa | 2% × (rent + deposit) | Required only if term > 12 months | No — physical stamp paper only |
| Gujarat | ₹300 flat | Required only if term > 12 months | Yes — via garvi.gujarat.gov.in |
| Haryana | 1.5% × (rent + deposit) [lease over 11 mo] | Required only if term > 12 months | Yes — via jamabandi.nic.in |
| Himachal Pradesh | 6% × avg annual rent | Required only if term > 12 months | Yes — via shcilestamp.com |
| Jharkhand | 0.25% × total rent | Required only if term > 12 months | Yes — via shcilestamp.com |
| Karnataka | ₹500 minimum (flat) | Required only if term > 12 months | Yes — via kaverionline.karnataka.gov.in |
| Kerala | ₹200 flat | Required only if term > 12 months | No — physical stamp paper only |
| Madhya Pradesh | 8% × annual rent | Required only if term > 12 months | No — physical stamp paper only |
| Maharashtra | 0.25% × (annual rent × years) + 10% × deposit | Mandatory regardless of duration | Yes — via efilingigr.maharashtra.gov.in |
| Odisha | 5% × annual rent | Required only if term > 12 months | Yes — via igrodisha.gov.in |
| Punjab | 0.25% × annual rent | Required only if term > 12 months | Yes — via shcilestamp.com |
| Rajasthan | 0.02% × annual rent | Required only if term > 12 months | Yes — via epanjiyan.rajasthan.gov.in |
| Tamil Nadu | 1% × (rent + deposit), cap ₹20,000 | Required only if term > 12 months | Yes — via tnreginet.gov.in |
| Telangana | 0.5% × (rent + deposit), cap ₹20,000 | Required only if term > 12 months | Yes — via registration.telangana.gov.in |
| Uttar Pradesh | 4% × average annual rent | Required only if term > 12 months | Yes — via igrsup.gov.in |
| Uttarakhand | ₹100 + 1% of rent | Required only if term > 12 months | Yes — via shcilestamp.com |
| West Bengal | 0.5% × (rent + advance) | Required only if term > 12 months | No — physical stamp paper only |
FAQs
What is a rent agreement in India?
A rent agreement (also called a leave-and-licence agreement) is a written contract between a landlord and a tenant in India that records the property, rent, deposit and term. Agreements over 11 months must be registered and printed on non-judicial stamp paper.
Why are most rent agreements in India for 11 months?
Under the Registration Act 1908, leases of more than 12 months must be registered, attracting stamp duty and registration fees. An 11-month agreement avoids the registration requirement while remaining legally valid.
How much stamp duty is payable on a rent agreement?
Stamp duty varies by state. In Maharashtra it is 0.25% of total rent for the term plus deposit. In Karnataka it is ₹500 minimum. In Delhi it is ₹100 stamp paper for 11-month agreements. Check your state stamp act for current rates.
Is e-stamping accepted for rent agreements?
Yes. e-Stamping by SHCIL is accepted in most states including Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Telangana. It is faster and tamper-proof compared to physical stamp paper.