Kerala eStamp

The Kerala Stamp Act, 1959 is a law that governs the use of stamps in the state of Kerala, India. It specifies the types of instruments that require stamping, the amount of stamp duty payable, and the procedures for stamping instruments.

The Act defines an “instrument” as any document that is used to create, transfer, or terminate a legal right or obligation. Some of the common types of instruments that are subject to stamp duty under the Act include:

Sale deeds
Mortgage deeds
Gift deeds
Wills
Powers of attorney
Agreements
Promissory notes
Bills of exchange
Cheques

The amount of stamp duty payable on an instrument depends on its nature and value. The Act provides a schedule that lists the different types of instruments and the corresponding stamp duty rates.

The Act also specifies the procedures for stamping instruments. Instruments can be stamped at any of the designated government offices, such as the Collector’s office or the Registration office. The stamp duty can be paid in cash or by cheque.

The Act also provides for penalties for non-compliance. If an instrument is not stamped, it is inadmissible in evidence and the person who executed the instrument may be liable to a fine.

Stamp Duty in Kerala

Document	Explanation	Stamp Duty
Acknowledgement of a debt	A written acknowledgment of owing a debt.	Rupee 1
Administration Bond	A bond filed by administrators of an estate.	Two rupees fifty paise for every Rs. 100 or part there of the amount or value or secured
Adoption Deed	Legal document formalizing the adoption of a person.	Rs. 50
Affidavit	A written statement of facts sworn to be true.	Rs. 10
Agreement or Memorandum of an Agreement	A contract between parties outlining terms and conditions.	Rs. 15
Appointment in Execution of Power	Document appointing someone to execute a power.	Rs. 75
Appraisement or Valuation	Document relating to the appraisal or valuation of property.	Rs. 30
Apprenticeship Deed	Agreement outlining terms of an apprenticeship.	Rs. 10
Articles of Association of a Company	Document detailing regulations for a company’s operation.	Rs. 1000
Articles of Clerkship	Document related to a clerk’s articles of training.	Rs. 500
Award	Legal decision or judgment by an arbitrator.	Rs. 30 + 1.50 for every 1000
Bill of Exchange	Written order to pay a certain amount to a specific party.	Two rupees fifty paise for
every Rs. 100
Bond	Agreement with specified financial obligations.	Two rupees fifty paise for every Rs. 100
Bottomry Bond	Bond related to maritime law, involving ship and cargo.	Two rupees fifty paise for every Rs. 100
Cancellation	Document cancelling a previous agreement or transaction.	Rs. 100
Certificate or Other Document	General term for various types of certificates.	Rs. 0.50
Charter Party	Agreement for hiring a whole or part of a ship.	Rs. 5
Composition Deed	Agreement settling terms of debt repayment.	Rs. 100
Conveyance	Transfer of property ownership.	Rs. 6 on Every Rs. 100
Conveyance in the nature of part performance	Conveyance showing partial transfer.	Rs. 8 on Every Rs. 100
Copy or extract	Duplicate copy or extract of a document.	Rs. 10
Counterpart or duplicate	Duplicate or counterpart of an original document.	Rs. 15
Customs Bond	Bond related to customs duties or taxes.	Rs. 5 for every Rs. 100
Divorce	Legal dissolution of a marriage.	Rs. 10
Certificate of enrolment in the roll of advocates	Enrolment as a legal practitioner.	Rs. 250
Lease	Legal agreement for property use.	Explained Here
Letter of allotment of shares	Letter confirming allocation of shares in a company.	Rupee 1
Letter of Credit (Letter of Guarantee)	Financial instrument to ensure payment to a third party.	Rupee 1
Letter of License	Document granting a license for certain actions.	Rs. 1
Memorandum of association of a company	Legal document outlining company’s constitution.	Rs. 1000
Notarial Act	Act performed by a notary public, often involving oaths.	Rs. 15
Note or Memorandum	Written note or memorandum of a transaction.	Rs. 0.75
Partnership Deed	Agreement outlining terms of partnership.	Rs. 100
Dissolution of Partnership	Document regarding the dissolution of a partnership.	Rs. 100
Power of Attorney	Authorization to act on someone’s behalf.	Rupee 1 apart from attorney to sell any immovable property
Surrender of Lease	Document surrendering a lease agreement.	Rs. 1

Benefits of eStamp Paper

e-stamping is a convenient method
Usage of e-stamping eliminates the need of non-judicial stamp papers for document registration
All details of stamping can be obtained from a single online portal
e-stamping makes the registration process quick
e-stamping is tamper-proof
Validation is straightforward with e-stamp

Generate Kerala eStamp Online

Step 1: Visit the official webpage of the Registration Department of Kerala.

Step 2: Click on Online Applications option..

Login to the Portal

Step 3: Login into the portal using user name and password.

Token Creation

Step 4: After login to the portal select new token.

Step 5: In this section, select below mentioned details:

District
Taluk
Sub Register Office
Transaction Type
Sub Transaction Type
Book No

Step 6: After selecting SRO and transaction type click on submit.

Step 7: In the next section, the applicant needs to enter details of presenter and documents.

Step 8: Fill claimant details (buyer’s details). The applicant can edit the entered claimant details by clicking on the edit button.

Step 9: Provide Executants details (seller’s details). The applicant can edit the details if needed.

Step 10: To enter the power of Attorney details, click on Power of Attorney option.

Step 11: The applicant needs to enter details regarding the document:

Document Amount
Original District, Village, Taluk, Local body or SRO
The licence number of the document writer
Presentation Type

Generate e-stamp

Step 12: In the mode of e-stamp payment, select the e-stamp option.

Step 13: Enter stamp date, date of execution and all other mandatory details.

Step 14: Click on save; the fee details will be shown. The applicant can purchase now eStamp.

Step 15: After entering all other required details and completing self-verification, submit the application for eStamp generation by clicking on Submit Application for e-Stamp.

Fee Payment

Step 16: Click on Online payment icon on this screen.

Step 17: The fee can be paid as follows:

Stamp duty only
Registration fee only ( Note: this case is applicable only after paying the stamp duty)
Stamp duty and Registration fee together

Step 18: System will display the fee details; the applicant has to select the payment options. They can use any of the following payment modes:

e-payment
Direct treasury payment

Step 19: After selecting the payment option, click on proceed to pay.

Step 20: Verify stamp paper details, and the mobile number click on save.

Step 21: The applicant will receive an OTP to the registered mobile, enter the OTP then the payment option will be enabled.

Step 22: Click on PAY NOW button: System will display the details entered and an essential message regarding how to proceed for payment.

Step 23: e-Treasury screen will appear, and the applicant can select Bank and proceed for payment.

Download e-stamp

Step 24: After successful payment, revisit the registration portal and confirm the payment.

Step25: The applicant can see the details of the fees. To download eStamp Paper, click on the e-stamp button.

Step 26: Enter GRN to cross verify the challan with eStamp.

Select the time slot

Step 27: The final steps are to select a time slot and submit the application to SRO.

Details in eStamp Paper

The e-stamp will contain below-mentioned details:

e-stamp Serial number
Government Receipt Number (GRN)
Department Reference Number
Payment Date and Time
Nature of Instrument
Value of Instrument
Amount of stamp duty paid
Name of payee

FAQs

What is Kerala eStamp?

Kerala eStamp is an electronic stamping system introduced by the Government of Kerala for the payment of stamp duty. It is a digital alternative to traditional stamp papers and facilitates the payment of stamp duty for various transactions and documents.

What are the advantages of Kerala eStamp over traditional stamp papers?

Kerala eStamp offers several advantages over traditional stamp papers, including convenience, efficiency, and transparency. It eliminates the need for physical stamp papers, reduces the risk of fraud, and allows for easy verification of stamp duty payments online.

How does Kerala eStamp work?

Kerala eStamp works by generating a unique Electronic Secure Document (ESD) online, which serves as evidence of payment of stamp duty. Users can access the Kerala eStamp portal, enter the required details, make the payment online, and download the digitally signed ESD.

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