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Understanding the Registration Fees under the Registration Act, 1908

The Government of Maharashtra has outlined a detailed table of fees under the Registration Act, 1908. These fees apply to various documents that require registration within the state. This guide aims to help individuals and organizations understand these charges, ensuring compliance and accurate financial planning.

This article is intended for legal professionals, real estate agents, financial institutions, and individuals involved in the registration of documents in Maharashtra.

Purpose

The purpose of this article is to provide a comprehensive overview of the registration fees applicable in Maharashtra, aiding users in navigating the registration process efficiently.

Table of Fees (Effective as of Amendments on 28/12/2001, 26/03/2003, 29/12/2003, 11/9/2014)

I. Ad-Valorem Fees for Document Registration

This category includes documents where the registration fee is based on the value of the consideration or property.

Documents Charged on Consideration Value

• Acknowledgment, Agreement for Consideration, Annuity Bonds, Award, Bond, Bill of Exchange, Bill of Sale, Lease, Instrument of Assignment, Mortgage, Release with Consideration, Transfer, Certified Copy of Court Decree or Order
• Fee Structure:
  • For value up to ₹10,000: ₹100
  • For value exceeding ₹10,000: ₹100 plus ₹10 for every additional ₹1,000 or part thereof, up to a maximum of ₹30,000

Documents Charged on Property Value

• Composition-Deed, Partnership-Deed, Declaration of Trust, Release (not involving consideration)
• Fee Structure: Same as above.

Documents Charged on Market Value

• Conveyance, Certificate of Sale, Exchange, Gift, Partition, Power of Attorney, Sale Settlement, Transfer of Lease by Assignment
• Fee Structure: Same as above.

II. Fixed Fees for Certain Documents

1. Fixed Fees:
   • Immovable Properties in Specified Areas:
     • Greater Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune: ₹1,000
     • Other Municipal Corporations and Cantonments: ₹750
     • Other Areas: ₹500
   • Movable Property: ₹500
   • Deed of Partnership: ₹1,000

III. Special Cases

Mortgage Documents:

• If sold to the mortgagee, fee based on difference between purchase money and mortgage amount.
• For collateral security documents, the same fee as the principal mortgage (maximum ₹100).

Lease Documents:

• Fee based on the duration and nature of the lease.
• For rent fixed with no premium:
  • Up to 3 years: Fee on total rent or average annual rent, whichever is lower.
  • 3 to 10 years: Three times the average annual rent.
  • 10 to 29 years: Five times the average annual rent.
  • Over 29 years or perpetual: Ten times the average annual rent.

IV. Wills and Authorities to Adopt

1. Registration of a Will or Authority to Adopt:
   • Fee: ₹100
2. Deposit and Withdrawal of Sealed Cover Containing a Will:
   • Deposit: ₹100
   • Opening of Sealed Cover: ₹100
   • Withdrawal: ₹100

V. Searches and Inspections

1. Search Fees:
   • Entry for property search: ₹25
   • Search with report up to 12 years: ₹300
   • Each additional year: ₹25
   • Downloading scanned images: ₹100 per document

VI. Other Fees

Xerox Copies:

• Each page up to 30.5 cm x 21.5 cm: ₹5
• Larger pages (copied in parts): ₹5 per part
• Priority request: Double the regular fee.

Extra Fees for Special Services: