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Gift Deed Registration in Bangalore 2025: Stamp Duty, Charges & Process

Samuel JacobUpdated on: November 27, 2025

What Is the Meaning of a Gift Deed?

A Gift Deed is a legal document used to transfer property or money between two people without any payment. It is a registered document that records the voluntary transfer of an asset by the donor (giver) to a donee (receiver).

It is legally valid only when:

It is written on stamp paper
It is signed willfully by both parties.
It is registered at the sub-registrar office

After registration, the donee becomes the legal owner of the gifted property.

Who Can Give and Receive a Gift Deed? (Donor & Donee)

Donor (Person giving the gift)
Must be:

Owner of the property
Mentally sound
Above 18 years

Donee (Person receiving the gift)
Can be:

Any person
A relative
A minor (with guardian acceptance)

Stamp Duty on Gift Deed in Bangalore (2025)

Stamp duty based on whether the gift is given to a blood relative or not.

1. Gift Deed to Blood Relations

Blood relations include:

Father, mother
Husband, wife
Son, daughter
Brother, sister

Stamp Duty: ₹7,000 or based on Government Surcharges

2. Gift Deed to Non-Blood Relations

If you gift property to a friend, distant relative, or third person:

Stamp Duty: ₹10,000 to ₹12,000 or Based on government surcharges
Cess & surcharge: Applicable

Documents Required for Gift Deed Registration in Bangalore

Aadhaar of donor & donee
PAN card
Latest Encumbrance Certificate (EC)
E-Khata
Property tax paid receipt
Electricity/water bill
Gift Deed draft
Witness ID proofs

Process to Register a Gift Deed in Bangalore

Step 1: Draft the Gift Deed

Draft your Gift Deed on legal E-stamp paper with the help of lawyers/ Document writers.

Step 2: Calculate Stamp Duty & Registration Charges

Stamp Duty is different for blood and non-blood relations, so Calculate charges based on those.

Step 3: Visit Sub-Registrar Office

The donor and the donee need to be present in the sub-registrar office for registration Process.

Step 4: Submit Documents & Complete Biometrics

To complete the Biometric verification of thumbprints, photographs, and signatures.

Step 5: Collect the Registered Gift Deed

After registration you will receive the registered document digitally or physically within .

Is Gift Deed Taxable in Bangalore?

Tax for Blood Relatives
No tax under Income Tax Act.

Tax for Non-Blood Relatives
It is taxable under Income Tax Act.

When Can a Gift Deed Be Revoked?

A Gift Deed may be cancelled only in case:

Both donor and donee agree
There is a clear revocation clause
Fraud, influence, or misrepresentation is proven

A registered gift cannot be simply “taken back”.

Advantages and Disadvantages of a Gift Deed

Advantages

Faster property transfer
Lower stamp duty for relatives
No capital gains tax for donor
Immediate ownership to donee

Disadvantages

Difficult to revoke
Non relatives have to pay high stamp duty.
Transfer is permanent

Difference Between Gift Deed and Will

Feature	Gift Deed	Will
When it takes effect	Immediately	After death
Registration	Mandatory	Optional
Stamp duty	Yes	Very low
Revocation	Difficult	Easy to change

Conclusion

A Gift Deed is considered to be one of the most effective and dispute-free ways to transfer property within the family in Bangalore. With minimal stamp duty for blood relatives and a transparent registration process, it offers a legally secure path for passing on your assets while giving complete peace of mind.

But property transfers involve more than just drafting a document every detail matters. At Vault Proptech, we ensure your Gift Deed, legal paperwork, and property records are correct, well-compliant and future resistant. In case you require professional assistance to go through your papers or would prefer complete support through an end to end solution, our team is always here to support you within the most convenient, fast, and reliable way.

Transfer property the right way securely, legally, and with confidence. Choose Vault Proptech.

Frequently Asked Questions

A Gift Deed is a legally registered document that allows you to transfer property, money, or assets to someone without taking any payment. In Bangalore, registration of a Gift Deed is mandatory for all immovable properties to make the transfer legally valid and dispute-free.

A Gift Deed cannot be revoked easily, involves permanent loss of ownership, and attracts high stamp duty for gifting to non-relatives. Once executed, the donor has no legal rights over the property.

Yes. You can gift any amount including ₹20 lakhs Property to your son tax-free. Under Indian tax laws, gifts to blood relatives are fully exempt from income tax.

Gifts to blood relatives are not taxable, whether it is money or property.\nHowever, if the gift is to a non-relative it is taxable under Income Tax act.

A registered Gift Deed can only be cancelled if:\nBoth donor and recipient agree through a registered revocation deed, or\nIt is proven in court that fraud, coercion, or undue influence occurred.

Yes. As per the Registration Act, registration is compulsory for all immovable property Gift Deeds. Without registration, the gift has no legal validity.

Karnataka charges a flat ₹7,000 or based on Government Surcharges for Gift Deeds executed between blood relatives. This makes gifting property within the family highly cost-effective.

You will need:\nDonor & recipient ID Proofs\nProperty Sale Deed\nLatest Encumbrance Certificate (EC)\nUpdated Khata\nTax-paid receipts\n2 witnesses with ID proofs\nDrafted Gift Deed\nThese ensure a smooth registration process.

Yes, minors can receive gifted property. However, the acceptance must be made by a legal guardian until the minor turns 18.

A Gift Deed transfer is immediate and irreversible, giving instant ownership.\nA Will only takes effect after your death and can be contested.\nChoose a Gift Deed if you want clear, dispute-free transfer during your lifetime.

Yes, gifting to a friend is legally allowed. However, the stamp duty is ₹10,000 to ₹12,000 or Based on government surcharges making it expensive compared to gifting within family.

It is only reversible if you include a revocation clause in the Gift Deed and both parties mutually agree to cancel it through a registered deed.

Yes. A Gift Deed can be legally challenged on grounds of:\nFraud\nCoercion\nUndue influence\nLack of free consent\nIf proven, the court can cancel the Gift Deed.

Yes. Gifting property between siblings is allowed, and Karnataka charges only minimal stamp duty under the blood relation category, making it highly economical.