What is this service?
A registered instrument that transfers property as a gift.
A gift deed transfers ownership voluntarily without consideration. It must be executed on proper stamp paper, signed by the donor and donee, attested by witnesses and registered at the Sub-Registrar Office. Stamp duty treatment can differ for transfers in favour of specified family members - confirm the current position on the official portal.
Why and when you need it
- Why
- Only a registered gift deed validly transfers ownership of immovable property by gift.
- Who needs it
- Property owners gifting property to family members or others.
- When
- When ownership is to be transferred without a sale consideration.
Required documents
- Title documents of the donor, including the parent deed
- Khatha certificate and extract
- Latest property tax paid receipts
- Encumbrance Certificate
- Identity proofs of donor, donee and witnesses
- Relationship proof, where family concession on stamp duty is claimed
Identity and supporting documents
- PAN card of each applicant or party
- Aadhaar card or another government photo identity and address proof
- Passport-size photographs
- For companies and associations: incorporation documents, board resolution and authorisation letter
Step-by-step procedure
- Verify title and records
- Draft the gift deed with the full property schedule
- Enter details and upload the draft on Kaveri 2.0
- Pay applicable stamp duty and registration fees
- Attend the SRO with the donee and witnesses for execution and biometrics
Fees, stamp duty and timelines
- Stamp duty
- Stamp duty and registration charges are set by the Department of Stamps and Registration, Government of Karnataka, and depend on the instrument and the property value. Confirm the current amount on the official Kaveri / IGR portal before paying anything. Concessions for gifts to specified relatives may apply - confirm the current rules on the official portal.
- Government fee
- Government fees, where applicable, are paid only on the official portal or at the government office. Confirm the current amount on the official portal before payment.
- Assistance charges
- Professional assistance charges are quoted after understanding your requirement. Government fees and SRCHN service charges are always shown separately. Confirm the final quote before work begins.
- Processing time
- Processing time varies by office and case. No completion timeline is guaranteed.
Government fees and SRCHN assistance charges are always kept separate. Nothing here is an invented price - confirm current amounts on the official portal or with our team before paying.
Legal requirements
- Transfer of Property Act, 1882 - gift of immovable property requires a registered instrument
- Registration Act, 1908
- Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957
Common rejection reasons
- Missing parent deed or unclear donor title
- Relationship proof not produced where concession is claimed
- Schedule mismatch with revenue or municipal records
Important cautions
A registered gift deed is generally irrevocable except in limited circumstances - take legal advice before executing
Gift to a non-relative can attract different stamp duty
Update Khatha and tax records after registration
FAQs
Can a gift deed be cancelled?
Only in limited circumstances recognised by law, such as a condition recorded in the deed itself or by mutual cancellation registered properly. Take independent legal advice.
Is stamp duty lower for gifts within the family?
Karnataka has concessional treatment for gifts to specified relatives. The categories and amounts change - confirm the current position on the official portal before executing.
Is an unregistered gift deed valid?
No. A gift of immovable property must be made by a registered instrument.
