Kerala Stamp Duty Calculator
Kerala property stamp duty — 8% + 2% registration. All Kerala districts.
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Kerala stamp duty rates 2025
8%
Stamp duty (men)
2%
Registration
10%
Total (men)
How is stamp duty calculated in Kerala?
Kerala charges 8% stamp duty and 2% registration charges, making the total transaction cost 10% — one of the higher rates in India. The Kerala Registration Department handles all property registrations through the PEARL portal.
Kerala PEARL portal
PEARL (Property E-Registration and Land records) is Kerala's property registration portal at igr.kerala.gov.in for fair value search, appointments and EC search.
Kerala stamp duty rates — all property types
| Property type | Stamp duty | Registration | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Residential | 8% | 2% | 10% |
| 🏢 Commercial | 8% | 2% | 10% |
| 🌾 Agricultural | 5% | 2% | 7% |
📌 Kerala has 8% stamp duty + 2% registration = 10% total. High rate.
Kerala stamp duty — frequently asked questions
8% stamp duty + 2% registration = 10% total. One of the higher rates in India.
Fair value is Kerala's circle rate. Stamp duty is calculated on fair value or transaction value, whichever is higher. Check on PEARL portal.
Kerala does not offer a specific women discount on stamp duty.
PEARL portal (igr.kerala.gov.in) for Kerala property registration, fair value search, EC search.
Yes — 10% total (8%+2%) is among the higher rates in India, similar to Tamil Nadu (11%) but higher than AP (8%) and Karnataka (6%).
Pay via e-stamping at authorised banks or through Kerala Treasury. Book appointment at Sub-Registrar office.