Is an 11-month rent agreement valid in Patna without registration?

Yes. Under the Registration Act 1908 (§17/§18), a lease of one year or less with monthly rent is not compulsorily registrable, so an 11-month agreement is valid when properly stamped and (usually) notarised. Registration becomes mandatory only if the term exceeds one year.

What is the stamp duty on a rent agreement in Bihar?

For a simple "letting on rent" (Article 35-A) it is 0.5% of the total rent for the term, plus a 2% registration fee only if you choose to register. The widely-quoted "1% of annual rent or ₹500" and "flat ₹1,000 registration" are not in the official Bihar chart.

Which Sub-Registrar office covers my area in Patna?

The offices serving Patna district include Patna Sadar (District Sub-Registrar), Danapur, Masaurhi, Barh, Paliganj, Fatuha. Jurisdiction depends on where the property sits — we confirm the correct office and, if you register, help book the e-Nibandhan appointment.

Is tenant police verification needed in Bihar?

Landlords are expected to get tenant verification done through the local police station (thana) or the Bihar Police online portal. We guide you through it as part of the service.

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The facts, correct and cited

An 11-month agreement is NOT compulsorily registrable (Registration Act 1908 §17/§18) — registration is optional.
Stamp duty on "letting on rent" is 0.5% of total rent (Article 35-A) — not the "1%/₹500 of annual rent" myth.
If you do register, you have 4 months from execution (§23) — not "30 days".

Local to Patna

Sub-Registrar offices serving Patna district include: Patna Sadar (District Sub-Registrar), Danapur, Masaurhi, Barh, Paliganj, Fatuha. Which one applies depends on where the property sits — we confirm the correct office and help book the e-Nibandhan appointment if you register.

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1. Share the details
Owner, tenant, address, rent, deposit and term — in Hindi or English, on WhatsApp or the form.
2. We draft it
A clean, correct 11-month agreement drafted to Bihar practice — you review a preview.
3. e-Stamp via SHCIL
We arrange the e-stamp through an authorised SHCIL collection centre — the stamp duty is a government pass-through, shown separately.
4. Sign & notarise
Aadhaar e-sign or connect to a verified notary. (We draft and facilitate; we do not notarise ourselves.)
5. Doorstep delivery
The stamped, signed copy reaches your door in Patna — with a soft copy on WhatsApp.

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Article 23 — Uniform 6% + 2% in Bihar — no commercial/residential split; only a gender-based adjustment.

Property value (₹, higher of price or MVR)

Transfer direction

Bihar duty depends on who transfers to whom (not on property type).

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Calculated on the higher of the transaction value or the Minimum Value Register (MVR / circle rate).
Bihar has NO separate residential vs commercial rate — the rate varies only by transfer direction (gender).

✓ You have 4 months from execution to present a registrable document (§23); extendable up to 4 more months on a fine (§25). Paying stamp duty online gets a 1% discount (max ₹2,000).

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Conveyance/Sale — Article 23; Gift — Article 33; Registration Act 1908 §17(1)(a). · Estimate only — verify the current official notification.
Official source: Bihar Registration Dept "Table of Stamp Duty & Registration Fee" (nibandhan.bihar.gov.in) + Registration Act 1908 & Indian Stamp Act (Bihar). Verified 2026-07-05; re-confirm the current notification before relying on it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is an 11-month rent agreement valid in Patna without registration?: Yes. Under the Registration Act 1908 (§17/§18), a lease of one year or less with monthly rent is not compulsorily registrable, so an 11-month agreement is valid when properly stamped and (usually) notarised. Registration becomes mandatory only if the term exceeds one year.
What is the stamp duty on a rent agreement in Bihar?: For a simple "letting on rent" (Article 35-A) it is 0.5% of the total rent for the term, plus a 2% registration fee only if you choose to register. The widely-quoted "1% of annual rent or ₹500" and "flat ₹1,000 registration" are not in the official Bihar chart.
Which Sub-Registrar office covers my area in Patna?: The offices serving Patna district include Patna Sadar (District Sub-Registrar), Danapur, Masaurhi, Barh, Paliganj, Fatuha. Jurisdiction depends on where the property sits — we confirm the correct office and, if you register, help book the e-Nibandhan appointment.
Is tenant police verification needed in Bihar?: Landlords are expected to get tenant verification done through the local police station (thana) or the Bihar Police online portal. We guide you through it as part of the service.