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Large female rebate (7%→3%); husband-wife joint registration charged at 5%. An official rate table exists at igr.jk.gov.in/PubFeeStructure.html — fetch directly before publishing. // VERIFY
Stamp duty rates in Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu & Kashmir charges 7% stamp duty for male buyers and a reduced 3% for female buyers, plus a 1.2% registration charge. Both are charged on the higher of your agreement value or the government's circle (ready-reckoner) rate for the property's locality — not simply what you agree to pay the seller.
Worked example — ₹80 lakh property in Jammu & Kashmir
| Buyer | Stamp duty | Registration | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | ₹5,60,000 | ₹96,000 | ₹6,56,000 |
| Female | ₹2,40,000 | ₹96,000 | ₹3,36,000 |
Registering the property in a woman's name alone saves ₹3,20,000 on this 80 lakh property in Jammu & Kashmir.
Stamp duty vs. circle rate
This calculator only models the agreement value you enter — it has no way to know the circle rate for your specific locality within Jammu & Kashmir. If that circle rate is higher than your agreement value, stamp duty is charged on the circle rate instead. Treat this calculator's output as a starting point, and confirm the exact figure with your local sub-registrar before paying. For the full explanation of how stamp duty interacts with GST, registration fee caps, and joint-ownership rules, see our full stamp duty calculator.