In Maharashtra, every rent (leave and licence) agreement must be registered under Section 55 of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999. With e-registration, the owner, tenant and two witnesses verify their Aadhaar biometrics at home; stamp duty is 0.25% of total rent plus 10% of the refundable deposit per year, the registration fee is ₹1,000 in municipal areas, and the registered PDF usually arrives in 2–4 working days.
What is a leave and licence agreement?
In Maharashtra, residential and commercial rentals are written as leave and licence agreements, not lease deeds. The owner (licensor) gives the occupant (licensee) permission to use the premises for a fixed period without transferring any interest in the property. That is why the agreement protects the owner’s right to get the property back at the end of the term.
Section 55 of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 makes registration compulsory. If the agreement is not registered, the landlord can be punished with up to three months’ imprisonment or a fine up to ₹5,000, and in a dispute the tenant’s version of the terms is presumed correct. A notarised agreement on stamp paper is not a substitute for registration.
Since 2014 the Department of Registration and Stamps has allowed e-registration: the agreement is drafted online, stamp duty is paid electronically, and parties verify themselves with Aadhaar biometrics instead of appearing at the Sub-Registrar office. Shivay Services is an approved e-registration service provider, so we do the whole process at your doorstep.
Documents required for rent agreement
Every party needs an Aadhaar card linked to working fingerprints. Scans or clear phone photos are enough — send them on WhatsApp.
Owner / licensor
- Aadhaar card
- PAN card
- Property proof: Index-II, latest property-tax bill or electricity bill
- Power of attorney, if someone signs on the owner’s behalf
Tenant / licensee
- Aadhaar card
- PAN card (or Form 60)
- Company authorisation letter, for company leases
Two witnesses
- Aadhaar card of each witness
- Witnesses can be friends, family or our staff
How the rent agreement process works
- Share basic details
Send owner and tenant names, property address, rent, deposit, start date and term on WhatsApp or by call.
- Draft and approve
We draft the leave and licence agreement with standard clauses (rent, deposit, lock-in, maintenance, notice period) and send it for your approval.
- Stamp duty and fee
We calculate stamp duty and the registration fee on the IGR Maharashtra system and generate the challan. Government charges are paid at actuals.
- Doorstep biometric
Our executive visits at the booked slot with a biometric device. Owner, tenant and witnesses give Aadhaar fingerprint verification — they can be at different locations.
- Registered copy
Once the Sub-Registrar approves, you receive the registered agreement as a digitally signed PDF on email and WhatsApp.
Get your rent agreement done without the guesswork
Send your details on WhatsApp. We share the exact document list and stamp-duty estimate before you pay anything.
Rent agreement stamp duty and charges in Pune
Stamp duty on a leave and licence agreement is the same across Maharashtra and is calculated on the IGR formula:
Stamp duty = 0.25% × (total rent for the full term + 10% of the refundable deposit for each year of the term), rounded up to the nearest ₹100, with a minimum of ₹100.
| Example | Rent | Deposit | Term | Stamp duty (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BHK, Hadapsar | ₹15,000 | ₹50,000 | 11 months | ₹500 |
| 2 BHK, Kharadi | ₹28,000 | ₹1,50,000 | 11 months | ₹900 |
| 3 BHK, Baner | ₹45,000 | ₹3,00,000 | 24 months | ₹2,900 |
On top of stamp duty you pay the registration fee of ₹1,000 (₹500 for property outside municipal limits), a small document handling charge, and our service fee for drafting and the doorstep visit. We tell you the full amount before you book.
Why 11 months? Most owners choose 11 months for flexibility, but registration is compulsory whatever the term. Choosing 24 or 36 months saves you repeating the process each year; stamp duty rises in proportion to the rent covered.
Clauses every Pune rent agreement should include
- Rent, due date and escalation — for example a 5% increase on renewal.
- Security deposit — amount, mode of payment and the timeline for refund after the tenant vacates.
- Lock-in period — the months during which neither side can terminate without paying rent for the remaining lock-in.
- Notice period — usually one month from either side.
- Maintenance and bills — who pays society maintenance, electricity, water, piped gas and minor repairs.
- Use of premises — residential only, number of occupants, pets, and no sub-letting.
- Inventory list — furniture and appliances handed over, so deductions from the deposit are clear.
We add these by default and change them to match what owner and tenant have agreed.
Why Pune landlords and tenants choose Shivay Services
- Approved e-registration provider with 20+ years of property documentation experience in Pune.
- No SRO visit — biometric at your home, office or society clubhouse, including evenings by appointment.
- Parties in different places — owner in Mumbai or abroad? We coordinate separate visits or a power-of-attorney holder.
- Transparent pricing — government stamp duty and fee at actuals, our service charge quoted upfront.
- Corporate leases — bulk agreements for companies, PG operators and property managers.
Registered Rent Agreement in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Mumbai, Thane & Palghar
We handle rent agreement for clients across these cities. What differs locally:
| City | What to know locally |
|---|---|
| Pune | Doorstep biometric across Pune — often next-day slots |
| Pimpri-Chinchwad | Doorstep biometric across PCMC and Hinjewadi |
| Mumbai | Doorstep biometric by appointment — book a day or two ahead |
| Thane | Doorstep biometric by appointment — book a day or two ahead |
| Palghar | Doorstep biometric by appointment — book a few days ahead |
Frequently asked questions
Is it compulsory to register a rent agreement in Maharashtra?
Yes. Section 55 of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 requires every leave and licence agreement to be in writing and registered, whatever the term. The landlord is responsible for registration.
How much does an online rent agreement cost in Pune?
You pay three things: stamp duty (0.25% of total rent plus 10% of the deposit per year), the ₹1,000 registration fee in municipal areas, and the service charge for drafting and the doorstep visit. For a typical 11-month 2 BHK agreement in Pune, government charges (stamp duty, registration fee and document handling charge) usually come to about ₹2,000–₹2,500. WhatsApp us your rent and deposit for an exact quote.
Do owner and tenant need to be present together?
No. Each party can give biometric verification separately at their own location. Owner, tenant and two witnesses each need an Aadhaar card with working fingerprints.
How long does it take to get the registered rent agreement?
After biometric verification, the registered agreement normally arrives in 2–4 working days. Government holidays or IGR server downtime can add a day or two.
What if the owner lives outside Pune or abroad?
An owner in another city can give biometrics when our partner executive visits them, or appoint a family member through a registered or adjudicated power of attorney to sign on their behalf.
What happens if Aadhaar fingerprint verification fails?
Biometric matching happens on the UIDAI server. If a party’s fingerprints do not match (common for some senior citizens), we switch to the offline route at the Sub-Registrar office. Government charges already paid cannot be refunded once the document is submitted, so we test fingerprints first where possible.
Can a registered rent agreement be changed after submission?
No. Once submitted to the Sub-Registrar the details cannot be edited. Changes need a fresh agreement, so we ask both parties to check the draft carefully before biometrics.
Is a notarised rent agreement valid in Pune?
A notarised agreement is not a registered agreement. It does not satisfy Section 55, cannot be relied on in a dispute in the same way, and banks, passport offices and companies usually ask for the registered copy.
