Gift deed to a person who is not a close relative
Gifting property to someone outside the close family; full stamp duty usually applies and the deed must be registered.
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How the paper begins
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GIFT DEED
This gift deed is made and executed at Amarnagar on 12 October 2026 by and between:
Balwant Kaur widow of late Shri Jagir Singh, aged about 67 years, resident of Village Kalyanpur, Tehsil and District Amarnagar, Punjab (hereinafter called the "DONOR", which expression shall, unless repugnant to the context, include her heirs, legal representatives and assigns) of the FIRST PART.
AND
Rohan Kumar son of Shri Om Prakash, aged about 37 years, resident of House No. 12, Street No. 3, Nanak Nagar, Amarnagar, Tehsil and District Amarnagar, Punjab (hereinafter called the "DONEE", which expression shall, unless repugnant to the context, include his heirs, legal representatives and assigns) of the SECOND PART.
WHEREAS the Donor is the absolute owner in possession of the property described in the schedule below (the "property"), having acquired it by inheritance from her late husband Jagir Singh, mutation No. 0000;
WHEREAS the Donor, of her own free will and in sound mind, wishes to gift the property to the Donee, and the Donee is willing to accept it;
NOW THIS DEED WITNESSETH AND THE PARTIES HEREBY AGREE AS UNDER:
The rest of the paper is in Dastavo.
What to bring
Papers to bring
- The title papers: the previous registry, the latest jamabandi (fard) and mutation, or the municipal or authority record
- The original title papers, which the donor hands over to the donee with possession
- Both parties (or their attorneys), each with a photo identity proof, and the PAN card where the income-tax rules need it for the value
- Two passport-size photographs of each party (the office also takes a photograph and thumb impression)
- Two witnesses with photo identity proof, who sign the deed and identify the parties
Where to go
Registered at the Sub-Registrar's office where the property lies (in Punjab and Haryana usually the Tehsildar or Naib Tehsildar), on a slot booked through the state's online registration appointment where offered; both parties and the witnesses appear in person.
Fee
Usually full stamp duty on the market value (the collector rate or more), as for a sale; the registration fee is extra. Ask the Sub-Registrar before buying the e-Stamp.
Good to know
- A gift of land or a house needs a registered deed, and the donee must accept it in the donor's lifetime (ss.122 and 123 Transfer of Property Act).
- A gift from a non-relative can be taxed as the donee's income; ask a chartered accountant.
- Present the deed for registration within four months of signing; later, only for a good reason, within four more months and on a fine.
- After registration, have the mutation entered, or the municipal or authority record changed: see "Mutation (intkal) application".
Papers and fees can change. Check with the office before you go. Guidance only, not yet reviewed by a lawyer.
Stamp paper
A gift to someone who is not a close relative usually pays full stamp duty on the market value, as for a sale, and must be registered with the Sub-Registrar; see the stamp-duty guide for the current rate in your state.