Gift Deed Drafting in Bangalore
Gifting a flat, house or site to a family member in Bangalore? We draft the gift deed from the title documents and guide the registration — ₹2,500 drafting fee, with stamp duty, registration charges and GST extra.
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What is Gift Deed Drafting in Bangalore?
A gift deed transfers ownership of property from one person (the donor) to another (the donee) voluntarily and without any payment. Under the Transfer of Property Act, a gift of immovable property must be made by a registered document, signed by the donor and attested by two witnesses, and it must be accepted by the donee during the donor's lifetime. Once registered and accepted, a gift is generally final — the donor cannot take it back simply by changing their mind. That permanence is why the wording matters: the property must be described exactly as in the title deed, the donor must actually own what they are gifting, and any condition the family wants (for example, that the donor continues to live there) must be thought through before signing. In Karnataka, gifts to close family members attract a concessional stamp duty rather than duty on the full market value, which makes a gift deed the usual way parents transfer property to children during their lifetime.
When Do You Need This Service?
- Parents transferring a flat or house to a son or daughter during their lifetime
- A spouse gifting a share of a jointly bought property to the other spouse
- Grandparents gifting a site to a grandchild
- Transferring property to a sibling where no payment is involved
- Consolidating ownership inside the family before a sale or loan
Types of Gift Deed Drafting in Bangalore
Gift to a family member
Gifts to relatives covered by the Karnataka concession pay a fixed stamp duty rather than duty on market value. We confirm whether your relationship qualifies.
Gift to a non-family member
Stamp duty is charged on the market value of the property, much like a sale, so the cost comparison with other options is worth doing first.
Gift of a share
A co-owner gifting their undivided share to another person. The deed must describe the share, not the whole property.
Documents Required
- Donor's title deed and the earlier deed chain where available
- Khata certificate / extract and latest property tax receipt
- Encumbrance Certificate for the property
- Aadhaar and PAN of the donor and the donee
- Proof of relationship between donor and donee (for the family concession)
- Two witnesses with Aadhaar, for the registration day
Step-by-Step Process
Confirm what is being gifted
We read the donor's title documents to confirm the donor owns the property (or the share) being gifted.
Check the family concession
We confirm whether the donor–donee relationship qualifies for concessional stamp duty and tell you the likely duty.
Draft the gift deed
Parties, relationship, property schedule, the statement that no consideration is paid, and the donee's acceptance clause.
Review with the family
The draft is shared for the family to read; one round of changes is included.
Registration
Stamp duty paid, sub-registrar appointment booked on Kaveri, and donor, donee and witnesses attend to sign and register.
Cost Factors
Pricing depends on several factors specific to your situation:
- Our drafting fee is fixed; stamp duty and registration fees are government charges on top
- Whether the family concession applies changes the stamp duty dramatically
- Appointment and registration-day support is optional and quoted separately
Transparent pricing: Your Sevantay professional will provide a clear cost estimate before starting work. You pay only after the service is completed to your satisfaction.
Indicative Cost Breakdown
| Component | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| Gift deed drafting (one revision round) | ₹2,500 |
| Stamp duty — family gift (Karnataka concession) | Fixed duty at actuals |
| Stamp duty — gift outside the family | On market value, at actuals |
| Registration fee | Government fee at actuals |
| Registration-day support (optional) | Quoted separately |
| GST on Sevantay's fee | Extra, as applicable |
* Costs are indicative and may vary based on your specific requirements. Government fees are subject to revision.
How this works in Bangalore
Gift deeds for property in Bangalore are registered at the sub-registrar office with jurisdiction over the property, through a Kaveri appointment. Stamp duty for gifts between specified family members is a fixed concessional amount under the Karnataka Stamp Act, while gifts outside the family pay duty on the market value — so the relationship between donor and donee is the first thing we confirm.
After registration, the gift deed is the document you use to move the khata, property tax and BESCOM account to the donee. Sevantay is a private facilitation platform, not a government body. We prepare, file and follow up on your application through our verified professional network; approvals, timelines and official fees are decided by the authority concerned.
Pro Tips from Our Experts
- Keep the donor's original title deed safe — it goes with the gift deed as the donee's chain of title.
- If the donor is elderly, plan the appointment early; all parties must attend in person for biometrics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can a gift deed be cancelled later?
Generally no. A registered and accepted gift can be revoked only in the limited situations the law allows, such as a condition agreed at the time of the gift. If the family wants the donor to keep some control, that must be discussed before drafting — a settlement deed may suit better.
What is the difference between a gift deed and a settlement deed?
Both transfer property without payment. A gift is an outright transfer. A settlement deed is commonly used in Karnataka to settle property on family members, sometimes with arrangements such as the settlor keeping a right to live in or enjoy the property for life.
Does the donee have to be present at registration?
The donee must accept the gift, and acceptance is normally shown by the donee signing the deed at registration. We plan the appointment so donor, donee and witnesses can attend together.
Is a gift deed better than a will?
They do different jobs. A gift transfers ownership now; a will transfers it after death and can be changed until then. The right choice depends on whether the donor wants to part with ownership today.
What happens to the khata after a gift?
The khata must be transferred to the donee on the strength of the registered gift deed, exactly as after a sale. We can take that on as the next step.
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Property lifecycle
Where this fits: step 3 of 6 — Register
- 1. Verify
- 2. Agree
- 3. Register
- 4. Khata
- 5. Tax
- 6. BESCOM
Next — Khata
Is the municipal record in my name?
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Families in Bangalore use gift deeds to pass a home to the next generation without waiting for a will to take effect. It is quick, the stamp duty for close relatives is modest, and the donee becomes the owner as soon as the deed is registered. The trade-off is that the gift is permanent, so it is worth a short conversation about what the family actually wants before the deed is drafted.
Sevantay drafts gift deeds for ₹2,500, from the donor's title documents, and guides the family through the Kaveri appointment and registration. If the gift is a share among siblings, a release deed may be the right document; if the donor wants to keep a life interest, look at a settlement deed.