Renting in India: How to get your lease agreement registered
In early 2026, renting in India is getting a digital upgrade.
Agreements must be registered, and many states now require registration within 60 days; states are moving to digital stamping and online registration, and many online systems use Aadhaar eSign and biometric verification where available.
Platforms such as NoBroker and other online service providers make it easy to fill out details, pay stamp duty, and get your agreement emailed as a PDF.
How to register online
You pick a platform, use their template to draft your agreement, pay stamp duty online where available (often via e-stamping in many states), and sign digitally, though some registrations may still involve biometric or in-person verification.
Then it goes to the sub-registrar for verification where registration is required: no more endless paperwork.
Once approved, you get an official PDF copy in your inbox.
New tenant laws for protection
Digitally registered agreements on many state tenancy portals receive a Unique Tenancy ID, which helps reduce fraud.
Security deposits are capped at 2 months' rent for homes (6 for commercial spaces).
Landlords must give 24 hours' notice before inspections, repairs can be deducted from rent with proof after 30 days, and rental disputes will be settled by tribunals within two months.
Penalties and police verification
Failure to register can attract penalties starting from ₹5,000, and police verification is now part of the digital process too.
The goal is more transparency and protection for both tenants and landlords.