A Guide to Gift Deed Registration in India
                     A Guide to Gift Deed 
Registration in India
01
 Introduction
When you are gifting an immovable or movable 
property like a plot, home or an apartment, it’s 
important to formalise the transaction legally 
through a gift deed. A gift deed is used to voluntarily 
and formally transfer ownership of a property or 
asset from the owner to another person, without any 
monetary exchange. The transaction is governed 
under Sections 122 and 123 of the Transfer of 
Property Act, 1882 and is legally valid only after 
proper execution and registration. 
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Key Components of a Gift Deed
A gift deed can be used to transfer both immovable and movable properties like land, houses, apartments, 
jewellery, vehicles or cash.
• Donor and Donee: The deed should provide complete personal details, including name, address, and other 
details of all the parties involved, to establish a legal identity and relationship.
• Description: The deed should specify the type of property being gifted. For instance, a plot transfer will 
require information such as survey number, boundaries, and extent of the property.
• Transfer of Ownership: The document confirms that ownership is transferred voluntarily.
• Consideration: Clearly states the reason for the transfer. Ideally, a gift deed is made without any monetary 
consideration.
• 03Conditions and Restrictions: Any usage limitations or conditions must be outlined explicitly.
Documents Required 
for Gift Deed
The donor needs to prepare the required documents:
• Identity proof of both donor and donee, such as 
PAN card, Aadhaar card or driving license.
• Proof of ownership, including title deed, asset 
ownership certificate, and property documents. 
NOC, where required, especially in the case of 
agricultural land.
• Encumbrance Certificate to confirm the property is 
free from legal liabilities
• Affidavit confirming validity as per Section 22A of 
the Registration Act, 1908
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Steps to Register a Gift Deed
• Prepare the gift deed on stamp paper, clearly mentioning all relevant details. 
• Visit the sub-registrar's office for execution and pay the gift deed registration charges.
• Once the registrar verifies documents, registers the deed and issues a registration certificate that serves 
as proof that the deed is legally enforceable.
Stamp duty on a gift deed varies by state and depends on factors including property value and registration 
between donor and donee. 
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Conclusion
A gift deed provides legal clarity and allows easy transfer of property without any monetary 
exchange. Therefore, understanding the key components, documents required, and steps for 
registration makes the process easier. 
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