What is the stamp duty on property purchase in Andaman & Nicobar Islands in 2026?

Andaman & Nicobar Islands charges 5% stamp duty for male buyers, 5% for female buyers. Registration charges are 1%. Total effective charge: 6% for male-only and 6% for female-only.

Does Andaman & Nicobar Islands offer a stamp-duty discount for women buyers?

Andaman & Nicobar Islands does not offer a separate female-buyer concession on stamp duty as of 2026-04-01.

Can I pay Andaman & Nicobar Islands stamp duty online?

Online payment is not fully enabled for Andaman & Nicobar Islands as of 2026-04-01. Use the franking route at an authorised bank branch or sub-registrar's office.

Is stamp duty added to my home loan?

No. Banks finance the property value, not the stamp duty. You must arrange stamp duty and registration as cash from your own funds at the time of property registration — plan this separately from your down payment.

What if I miss the Andaman & Nicobar Islands stamp duty payment window?

Stamp duty is payable before or at the time of execution of the sale deed. Delay attracts penalty — typically 2% per month of delay, capped at 200% of the stamp duty. Registration must happen within 4 months of deed execution.

Andaman & Nicobar Islands Stamp Duty & Registration 2026

Reviewed by Jay Patel· Last reviewed: 25 Apr 2026stale

Plain-English guide to the stamp duty and registration charges a property buyer in Andaman & Nicobar Islands must budget — with the real arithmetic on a ₹50 lakh property and the official online payment path.

Money Matrix Hub insight

On a ₹50 lakh property in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, the cash you need for stamp duty + registration + cess is approximately ₹30,000 for male-only registration, dropping to ₹30,000 when the property is registered in a female buyer's name — a ₹0 saving. Source: /data/stamp-duty-data.ts, last verified 2026-04-01.

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Rate sheet

Charge	Male buyer	Female buyer	Joint
Stamp duty	5%	5%	5%
Registration	1%	1%	1%
Surcharge / cess	0%	0%	0%
Effective total	6.00%	6.00%	6.00%

Last updated: 2026-04-01

Exemptions & concessions in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Land alienation rules apply for non-settlers

Paying stamp duty in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Compute the total stamp duty + registration + cess on your property value
Decide the buyer's name to register under (female-only can save on stamp duty in many states)
Go to the state e-stamp portal: state sub-registrar's office
Pay the stamp duty online and generate the e-stamp certificate (or franking at the bank)
Book an appointment at the sub-registrar's office for registration
Sign the sale deed in person with two witnesses and the seller

FAQ

What is the stamp duty on property purchase in Andaman & Nicobar Islands in 2026?: Andaman & Nicobar Islands charges 5% stamp duty for male buyers, 5% for female buyers. Registration charges are 1%. Total effective charge: 6% for male-only and 6% for female-only.
Does Andaman & Nicobar Islands offer a stamp-duty discount for women buyers?: Andaman & Nicobar Islands does not offer a separate female-buyer concession on stamp duty as of 2026-04-01.
Can I pay Andaman & Nicobar Islands stamp duty online?: Online payment is not fully enabled for Andaman & Nicobar Islands as of 2026-04-01. Use the franking route at an authorised bank branch or sub-registrar's office.
Is stamp duty added to my home loan?: No. Banks finance the property value, not the stamp duty. You must arrange stamp duty and registration as cash from your own funds at the time of property registration — plan this separately from your down payment.
What if I miss the Andaman & Nicobar Islands stamp duty payment window?: Stamp duty is payable before or at the time of execution of the sale deed. Delay attracts penalty — typically 2% per month of delay, capped at 200% of the stamp duty. Registration must happen within 4 months of deed execution.

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Stamp duty rates may change with state budget announcements — always verify on the state portal before executing a sale deed. This page reflects 2026-04-01 data.