Rent ₹10,000 a month on an 11-month agreement: duty about 1% of annual rent — ₹1,10,000 × 1% ≈ ₹1,100.
Typical monthly rents
City
1 BHK
2 BHK
Indore
₹6,000 – ₹13,000
₹10,000 – ₹20,000
Bhopal
₹6,000 – ₹12,000
₹9,000 – ₹18,000
Indicative ranges from typical listings; actual rent depends on locality, furnishing and society.
Local tips
MP Sampada 2.0 allows e-registration and e-stamping — use it to avoid middlemen.
In Indore and Bhopal, tenant information to the local police station is commonly required; keep the acknowledgement.
More Madhya Pradesh renting questions
Which rent law applies in Madhya Pradesh?
The Madhya Pradesh Accommodation Control Act, 1961, which governs eviction grounds and rent control for covered accommodation.
How do I register a lease in Madhya Pradesh?
Through MP Sampada 2.0 (sampada.mpigr.gov.in), which supports e-stamping and online registration with the sub-registrar.
How much stamp duty on an MP rent agreement?
About 1% of annual rent for typical agreements — use the duty calculator on MP Sampada 2.0 for the exact amount.
Last reviewed 2026-10-30. Stamp duty schedules change — confirm on the official portal before paying.
Madhya Pradesh questions
Madhya Pradesh me stamp duty kitni lagti hai? / What is stamp duty in Madhya Pradesh?
~1% of annual rent. Use the calculator with your rent and deposit for an estimate — then verify at the sub-registrar before paying.
Madhya Pradesh me registration compulsory hai? / Is registration compulsory in Madhya Pradesh?
No (11-month); yes above 11 months
Madhya Pradesh me deposit kitna normal hai? / What deposit is normal in Madhya Pradesh?
2–3 months. Get refund conditions and timeline in writing — 'will adjust later' is how deposits die.
Also useful
Rent agreement register karna zaroori hai? / Is registration compulsory?
Above 11 months: YES, PAN-India (Registration Act). 11-month: optional in most states (notarized works, registered is stronger) — EXCEPT Maharashtra, where registration is compulsory at ANY term. Rajasthan needs Rent Authority registration instead.
To stay under the 12-month compulsory-registration threshold in most states — saving registration cost and office visits. In Maharashtra this logic fails: registration is still mandatory.
Maharashtra me stamp duty kaise nikalti hai? / How is Maharashtra stamp duty calculated?
Article 36A: 0.25% of (total rent for the term + non-refundable deposit + 10% p.a. interest on refundable deposit) + ₹1,000 urban / ₹500 rural registration (+ e-filing/service charges). Example: ₹15,000 × 11 mo + ₹50,000 deposit ≈ ₹1,700 all-in urban (duty ≈₹400 + registration + charges).
Stamp duty kaun bharta hai? / Who pays stamp duty?
In absence of contrary agreement, the LESSEE (tenant) pays (Sec 29(c) Indian Stamp Act) — but most agreements split or assign it explicitly. Whatever it says in writing wins, so read that clause.
Notary vs registered agreement? / Notarized or registered — which is better?
Registered always wins in court. Notarized 11-month agreements are the common compromise (cheap, fast). For multi-year stays or high deposits, pay for registration.
E-stamp paper kya hai? / What is e-stamp paper?
Electronic stamp duty payment (SHCIL / state portals like Kaveri, IGR) replacing physical stamp paper in most states. Keep the e-stamp certificate with the agreement — it IS the duty proof.