Madhepura Property Registration: Stamp Duty & Dastavez

Last updated: 26 July 2026

Registering a property sale deed (dastavez) in Madhepura district follows Bihar's standard stamp duty and registration process, partly completed online through the Bihar Registration Department and Bhumi Jankari portals.

Stamp Duty Rates

Stamp duty is 6.3% of the property value for male buyers, 5.7% for female buyers, and 6% for joint ownership — calculated on whichever is higher: the market value or the government circle rate (Minimum Value Register).

Registration Charges

Registration charges are 2.1% for male buyers and 1.9% for female buyers, in addition to stamp duty.

How to Pay & Register

1. Visit the Bihar Registration Department's online portal (Bhumijankari/OGRAS) and use the "e-Payment" option to pay stamp duty and registration fees.
2. Prepare your signed sale deed, original title documents, identity proof (Aadhaar/PAN), and address proof.
3. Visit the Sub-Registrar office covering Madhepura with all original documents for final registration.
4. After registration, apply for mutation (Dakhil Kharij) — see our land record guide — to update ownership in revenue records.

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