Once the documents are verified, the sale has to be properly executed and registered. These guides explain the government charges you will pay in Karnataka, what lawyers charge to draft and register documents, and when a power of attorney can be used.
Registration Charges and Lawyer Fees
Stamp duty, cess, surcharge and the 2% registration fee in Karnataka, plus what lawyers charge to draft and register a sale deed in Bangalore.
Power of Attorney for Property Registration
When a power of attorney can be used to buy, sell or register property in Karnataka, how NRIs execute one abroad, and the risks to watch for.
Sale Agreement for Property
What an agreement to sell must contain, how stamp duty applies with and without possession, and when it should be registered.
Gift Deed in Karnataka
The rules for a valid gift, concessional stamp duty for family members, gift vs settlement deed, and when a gift can be revoked.
Wills and Inheritance of Property
How to make and register a will, probate rules for Bangalore, who inherits without a will, and transferring khata to heirs.
How Registration Works in Karnataka
Sale deeds, gift deeds, settlement deeds and most long leases must be registered at a Sub-Registrar office. In Karnataka, appointments and document data entry are handled through the Kaveri 2.0 online system, and since September 2024 you can register at any Sub-Registrar office in the district under anywhere registration.
Stamp duty is calculated on the higher of the sale price and the government guidance value. For most purchases in Bangalore, budget about 5.6% of the value for stamp duty, cess and surcharge, and 2% for the registration fee, which Karnataka doubled from 1% from 31 August 2025. Buyer, seller and two witnesses usually attend in person, with biometric and photo capture at the office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I register a property without visiting the Sub-Registrar office?
The parties usually need to appear in person for biometrics. If you cannot, a properly executed and registered power of attorney holder can appear for you.
Is a General Power of Attorney enough to sell property?
A power of attorney lets someone act for the owner, but it does not transfer ownership. The Supreme Court has held that a sale through GPA, agreement and will does not convey title. A registered sale deed is required.
Who pays the stamp duty and registration fee?
By custom, the buyer pays, but the parties can agree otherwise. Write it into the sale agreement.
Before registration: buying and verification. If there is a dispute: property disputes.
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