How to Online Register Rent Agreement – New Rules 2025

What the New Home Rent Rules 2025 Say

Under the Home Rent Rules 2025, both landlords and tenants must register their rent agreement online within 60 days of signing it. This replaces old informal or handwritten agreements and ensures legal protection for both parties.

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Online Registration Process (Step-by-Step)

1. Prepare the Rent Agreement

• Draft the rent agreement with complete details:
  • Landlord & tenant names
  • Property address
  • Rent amount, duration, terms & conditions
• Ensure both parties have signed the document.
  You can use professional services or online templates to create the agreement.

2. Apply for Digital Stamp Duty

• Before registration, the agreement must be digitally stamped.
• Use your state’s e-stamp portal or authorized online service providers.
• Pay the correct stamp duty based on state rules.

Many states now provide portals to calculate and pay stamp duty online.

3. Visit the Official e-Registration Portal

• Go to your state’s property/registration website (e.g., e-registration portal).
• Select “Rental/Rent Agreement Registration” or similar service.

Each state may have its own portal — for example, Tamil Nadu’s tenancy portal (tenancy.tn.gov.in) allows online application and uploading of documents.

Same portal may now exist for all State Govt like Himachal Pradesh, Punjab , Goa etc

4. Upload Required Documents

Typical documents include:

• Signed rent agreement (digitally stamped)
• Identity proofs (Aadhaar, PAN)
• Address proofs
• Passport-size photos of landlord and tenant
• Proof of ownership (for landlord)

5. Verification and Appointment

• After submission, the Rent Authority reviews your application.
• You may be asked to appear (physically or virtually) with original documents for verification.
• Once verified, the authority registers the agreement digitally.

6. Get the Registration Certificate

• After successful registration, you’ll receive an online registration certificate.
• This document is legally valid and can be downloaded/printed.

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Important Things to Know

✅ Registration must be done within 60 days of signing the agreement.
✅ Failure to register can attract a penalty (typically up to ₹5,000, depending on state rules).
✅ Registry provides legal validity, stronger tenant protection, and clear proof during disputes.

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State-Level Differences

Each state in India may have its own e-registration portal and specific user interface, but the broad process — digital stamping, uploading, verification, and receipt — remains the same. If you want, I can give state-specific portal links and document checklists too.