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Enter State & Other Details
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Download EStamp PaperWhy Choose DigiLawyer for e-Stamping?
How Can DigiLawyer Help with e-Stamping?
e-Stamp Paper Issuance: Obtain legally valid e-Stamp papers for various purposes including affidavits, agreements, rent deeds, declarations, and more.
Multiple States Coverage: Support for e-Stamping across multiple Indian states, in line with local stamp duty laws and government regulations.
eSign Enabled: Integrated electronic signature (eSign) support so your documents can be signed legally online—no need for printing or scanning.
Document Drafting Support: Get assistance in drafting legally sound documents (like sale agreements, lease deeds, NDAs, etc.) along with e-Stamp issuance.
Legally Compliant Process: Ensures the e-Stamping is 100% compliant with the Indian Stamp Act and the relevant state-specific rules.
Verification & Validation: Every e-Stamp paper comes with government verification, making it valid for submission in courts, registries, and legal proceedings.
Legal Consultation Included: Get consultation with a legal expert to confirm the correct stamp value, document type, and applicable rules in your state.
What is E-Stamping?
Electronic Stamping, also known as E-stamping, is a digital mode for paying non-judicial stamp duty in India. It offers an alternative to traditional physical stamp paper with greater security and benefits the acquiring process entirely online. Govt first brought it in July 2013, to address the issue of counterfeit stamp papers and overhaul the stamp duty payment system.
As stated earlier, E-Stamping offers an electronic method to purchase non-judicial stamps. Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited (SHCIL) has been designated as Central Record Keeping Agency (CRA) to manage the entire e-stamping system. Users can apply with DigiLawyer, or register on SHCIL’s platform. User are required to provide details of their document, pay stamp duty, and download an e-stamp certificate. This certificate contains a unique identification number (UIN) that serves as proof of payment and can later be used to verify the authenticity of the document.
What makes E-Stamping legal?
E-stamping is legally valid across India as per the Indian Stamp Act of 1899 which was amended to include digital stamp duty payment. E-Stamps are also regulated by respective state laws for e.g. The Delhi 2nd Amendment of 2001 and UP Stamp Act of1957 etc.
Where do we use E-Stamping?
E-stamping is used for various legal and commercial documents involving non-judicial stamp duty to be paid:-
- Rental Agreements
- Affidavits and Declarations
- Sale Deeds
- Mortgage Agreements
- Lease Deeds
- Business Contracts and Agreements
- Partnership Deeds
- Loan Agreements
- Power of Attorney
- Indemnity Bonds
- Share Transfer Forms
- HR-related paperwork.
- Other (financial agreements and vendor agreement documents etc.)
Connect DigiLawyer to order your E-Stamped Document at your doorstep now.
E-Stamping vs Traditional Stamp
Feature | Traditional Stamp Paper | E-Stamping |
Format | Physical Paper | Digital |
Security | Easy to Duplicate | Tamper Proof |
Convenience |
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Verification | Manual | Online via UIN |
Availability |
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Time to Obtain E-Stamp | 1–2 days or more | Instant (For 25 States and Union Territories) |
Benefits of E-Stamping
Choosing e-Stamping offers numerous advantages for individuals, legal professionals, and businesses: Below are the advantages for different parties:
For Individuals
For Legal Professionals
For Businesses
- Convenient
- Time Saving
- Impossible to duplicate
- Easy Verification
- Environmentally Friendly
- Cheaper
- Better Productivity
- Secure Digital Records
- Almost zero Risk of Fraud
- Cost-Effective
- Improved Workflow
- Easy Compliance
- Faster Transactions and Contract Execution
- Paperless Operations
Requirement for E-Stamp
Before proceeding, you will require:-
- Aadhaar of all parties involved
- PAN of all parties involved
- Mobile number
- Email Id
- Debit/Credit Card or UPI
How to get E-Stamp Paper Online?
E-Stamp Certificate can be generated via multiple methods, i.e.
Traditional Method
Through SHCIL Website
Through DigiLawyer
It Requires Physical Visit and is Expensive
- Visit your nearby court or a Notary
(Note: - Keep your Aadhaar, PAN, and Mobile handy)
- Explain details about your document, they will let you know the stamp denomination to be paid, and you will get a physical print once it's done
Requires Legal Knowledge
Let us understand how we can generate an e-stamp completely online: -
- Visit the SHCIL website at https://www.stockholding.com/. Click on “Products and Services’, choose ‘e-Stamp services’ and then select ‘e-Stamping’.
SHCIL’s shows the list of all states currently allowing the e-stamping facility, it will be shown on the website.
- Navigate to Product & Services dropdown, then click on e-services & Government Business and then click on e-stamping option
- Now Click on Citizen Login if you are either an Individual or a Business
- Now you will see a Login Page, most likely you don’t have a User Id, so worry not. Just Click on the Register Now or Guest Login to proceed with the process
- Click on the Register Now and you will get directed to the Registration form
- You will have to fill in this form, and keep your PAN, DOB & a security question you can remember handy.
- Next you need to verify your phone number
- Once you verify your mobile number, you will be redirected to Login Page, here enter the User ID and Password that we set during registration process.
- Enter your User ID again
- Enter your Password and Security Question.
- Select “Stamp Duty Payment” and the applicable State from the Dropdown option.
- Select “Self-Printing of e-Stamping Certificate and then select Stamp Duty Type.
- Fill all the Mandatory Details related to your Document.
- Now review your details and select your payment method.
- Your will redirected to Payment page, here enter payment details and proceed with the payment.
On-Successful Payment, you will be able to download your E-Stamp Certificate and with that our E-stamping is process is done.
Best and Recommended
- Visit our website
- Click on the E-Stamp
- Select your state from the dropdown (If you don’t see your state listed, this means your state doesn’t support e-stamping for now, but worry now just give us a call on +91 9717860218 and we will deliver it at your doorstep)
- E-Stamping Form: - Enter Stamp & Parties Details and Stamp Amount
- Checkout: - Review and Proceed with the payment
- Download: - On successful payment, you will get directed to download page from where you can download your E-Stamp Certificate
Do's & Don'ts When Opting for e Stamping
Do's
Don'ts
- Check whether document for which you are generating e-stamp is supported or not, we have shared above list of documents for which e-stamping can be used
- Check whether your state supports e-stamping or not, <>
- Double check entered details are correct, as an e-stamp cannot be edited once generated
- In some states, e-stamp papers are only valid for 6 months, so only generate one if you are going to use it on urgent basis
- Prefer E-Stamping over traditional Stamp Paper, as its tamper proof, cheaper and convenient
- Do not trust random websites claiming to provide E-Stamping, only use sites verified by SHCIL e.g. DigiLawyer.ai, SignDesk, E-Drafter
- Do not provide incorrect details during e-stamping at any stage, as it will make the document null and void
- Do not try to tamper with an E-Stamp document, it's an illegal activity and punishable by law
- Do not use an E-Stamp more than once
FAQs Related to EStamp
The validity period can vary by state, in states like Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Karnataka E-Stamping is only valid for 6 months
No, an e-stamp certificate is generated for a specific document and can be used for that particular document only.
Yes, e-stamping is a secure method for paying stamp duty, platforms like DigiLawyer, SHCIL utilize encryption and unique identification numbers to prevent fraud.
Yes, in case of cancellation within six months, the applicant can get a stamp duty refund after a 10% deduction from their respective State’s Govt website portal, for Delhi refer HERE
No, as of April 2025 only 25 States and UTs accept E-Stamping.
No, Stamp duty laws and regulations vary by state, so an e-stamp purchased in one state will become null and void in another.
Generating an E-stamp certificate is an instant process.
You can verify online through the official SHCIL portal or the state's e-stamping website using the UIN, or via the official e-stamping mobile app.
In case of a lost e-stamp certificate, you will require the Unique Identification Number (UIN). You can download a copy from SHCIL’s official website with a valid UIN.
Common payment methods include internet banking, credit/debit cards, UPI, NEFT, RTGS, and sometimes cheque or cash at authorized collection centers.
No, once an e-stamp certificate is generated, the details cannot be modified. It's also a punishable offence as it falls under the category of forgery.
Yes, you can either sign on a physical copy or use electronic signature options such as Digital Signature or Aadhaar e-sign.
It depends on the document on which e-stamp is appended, if it necessitates a second party, then we must provide the details of the second party in the e-stamp.
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