Stamp Duty in Bihar — 2026
Stamp duty 6% + registration 2%. Female buyers pay just 5.7%. Use the calculator below for your exact property value.
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Stamp duty rates in Bihar — at a glance
| Buyer type | Stamp duty | Registration | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male buyer | 6% | 2% | 8.00% |
| Female buyer | 5.7% (-0.2999999999999998pp) | 2% | 7.70% |
| Joint (M + F) | 5.7% | 2% | 7.70% |
How stamp duty works in Bihar
Stamp duty is a state government tax on legal documents — most commonly the sale deed when you buy a property. In Bihar the standard rate is 6% of property value.
Bihar encourages women's property ownership with a 0.2999999999999998 percentage point discount for female buyers — 5.7% instead of 6%. The same discount applies to joint registrations where at least one owner is female (5.7%).
On top of stamp duty, Bihar charges a registration fee of 2% (no cap), which is paid to the sub-registrar at the time of deed registration.
Note: Tiny female discount at 0.3pp.
The total upfront cost (stamp duty + registration) is typically 8.00% of property value for male buyers in Bihar, before legal fees, GST on under-construction properties, and any society transfer charges.
Worked examples — total cost in Bihar
| Property value | Male | Female | Joint |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹ 25,00,000 | ₹ 2,00,000 (8.00%) | ₹ 1,92,500 (7.70%) | ₹ 1,92,500 (7.70%) |
| ₹ 50,00,000 | ₹ 4,00,000 (8.00%) | ₹ 3,85,000 (7.70%) | ₹ 3,85,000 (7.70%) |
| ₹ 75,00,000 | ₹ 6,00,000 (8.00%) | ₹ 5,77,500 (7.70%) | ₹ 5,77,500 (7.70%) |
| ₹ 1,00,00,000 | ₹ 8,00,000 (8.00%) | ₹ 7,70,000 (7.70%) | ₹ 7,70,000 (7.70%) |
| ₹ 2,00,00,000 | ₹ 16,00,000 (8.00%) | ₹ 15,40,000 (7.70%) | ₹ 15,40,000 (7.70%) |
Stamp duty + registration combined. Percentages in brackets show total cost as a fraction of property value.
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Frequently asked questions about stamp duty in Bihar
What is the stamp duty rate in Bihar for 2026?
Stamp duty in Bihar is approximately 6% of property value for male buyers, 5.7% for female buyers, and 5.7% for joint (male + female) registration. Registration charge is an additional 2% with no cap. Tiny female discount at 0.3pp.
Do women get a stamp duty discount in Bihar?
Yes — Bihar offers a 0.2999999999999998 percentage point discount when the buyer is female. Female buyers pay 5.7% instead of 6%. On a ₹50 lakh property that's a saving of ₹ 15,000.
How much is the registration charge in Bihar?
Registration charge in Bihar is 2% of property value with no cap. This is paid in addition to stamp duty when registering the sale deed at the sub-registrar's office.
Can I claim stamp duty in Bihar as a tax deduction?
Yes — under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, stamp duty + registration charges paid on a residential property in Bihar are deductible in the year of payment, within the overall ₹1.5 lakh 80C limit. Available only under the Old Tax Regime.
Do I also need to pay TDS on a property purchase in Bihar?
Yes — separately from stamp duty, if the property value is ₹50 lakh or more, the buyer must deduct 1% TDS under Section 194-IA at payment to the seller and deposit via Form 26QB. Use the GSTBox TDS Calculator for the exact amount.