Stamp duty and registration charges on Amaravati property
Keep about 7.5% aside on top of the price. It is charged on the government's market value or your price, whichever is higher. Market values in the capital villages were raised sharply in 2025.
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What you pay at registration
For example, on a ₹50 lakh purchase the charges come to about ₹3.75 lakh. Farmers registering their own returnable plots pay no registration fee, as the January 2026 e-lottery confirmed.
| Charge | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Stamp duty | 5% | On sale deeds of land, plots, houses and commercial property. |
| Transfer duty | 1.5% | Collected for the local body. |
| Registration fee | 1% | No upper cap. |
| Total | About 7.5% | No concession for women buyers in AP. |
Market values
Revised registration values came into force across Andhra Pradesh on 1 February 2025. The median increase at village level was about 24%. In the capital region, Ananthavaram's agricultural value rose by about 1,784%. The state said the villages of the Amaravati capital region would not face the increase in registration charges announced at the same time, but the new market values still apply there. Before you agree a price, check the current market value for the exact village and survey number on the IGRS AP portal.
Questions people ask
How much is stamp duty in Andhra Pradesh in 2026?
5% stamp duty, plus 1.5% transfer duty, plus a 1% registration fee. That is about 7.5% in total, charged on the market value or the sale price, whichever is higher.
Want a straight answer about a plot or a village?
We live and work in the capital villages. Send the survey number or LP number and we will tell you what we know, including the things that should make you pause.