Stamp Duty Calculator — Bihar
Calculate stamp duty and registration charges for property in Bihar — current 6% rate, 5.7% for a sole woman buyer. Free, instant, and runs entirely in your browser.
✅ This state offers a genuine gender-based concession for a sole woman buyer.
📋 Since the value is ₹50 lakh or more, the buyer must deduct 1% TDS (₹50,000) under Section 194IA and deposit it via Form 26QB within 30 days — this comes out of the payment to the seller, not an extra cost to you.
💡 Up to ₹1,50,000 of your stamp duty + registration can be claimed under Section 80C (old tax regime only, within the overall ₹1.5 lakh limit).
ℹ️ The women's concession here is small — about 0.3 percentage points — so it makes a real difference only on higher-value property. (Rates last verified 21 August 2026.)
Stamp duty rates in Bihar
In Bihar, stamp duty is charged at 6% of the higher of your agreement value or the government's circle/guidance rate. A property registered solely in a woman's name attracts a lower 5.7% rate, and 5.85% for joint male + female ownership — a genuine gender-based concession. Registration charges add 2% on top of stamp duty.
| Buyer | Stamp duty | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 6% | 2% |
| Female (sole owner) | 5.7% | 2% |
| Joint (male + female) | 5.85% | 2% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the stamp duty rate in Bihar?
Stamp duty in Bihar is 6% of the property's value, or 5.7% if the property is registered solely in a woman's name. Registration adds a further 2%.
Does Bihar give women a stamp duty concession?
Yes — a sole female buyer pays 5.7% instead of 6%. The property must be registered solely in the woman's name (or with her as the first-named owner) to qualify; adding a male co-owner may remove the concession.
Is stamp duty calculated on the price I agreed, or the government rate?
Neither alone — it's calculated on whichever is HIGHER: the price in your sale agreement, or the government's circle rate (also called guidance value or ready reckoner rate) for that locality. You cannot register below the circle rate.
Can I claim stamp duty as a tax deduction?
Yes — stamp duty and registration charges on a property purchase are deductible under Section 80C, up to ₹1.5 lakh in the year of purchase, as part of the overall 80C limit. This applies only under the old tax regime.