Gift deed
Gift Deed Services in Navi Mumbai, Thane / Raigad
Known locally as Bakshis Patra (बक्षीस पत्र). Drafted, verified and registered by Maharashtra legal partners — fixed fee from ₹15,999 onwards*.
Serving Navi Mumbai and the surrounding belt: Mumbai, Thane, Panvel, Kalyan, Dombivli, Uran, Karjat, Khopoli, Pen and Alibaug.
The above charges do not include government fees, stamp duty, or any additional incidental / out-of-pocket expenses incurred at government offices.
Gift Deed stamp duty & registration charges in Navi Mumbai
Under the Maharashtra Stamp Act, 1958 (Article 34). Most Navi Mumbai properties fall within NMMC (Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation) / CIDCO limits.
Local body tax, metro cess and other municipal levies may apply on top of stamp duty and vary by city — Mumbai, Pune, Thane and Nagpur are not identical.
How a gift deed is registered in Navi Mumbai
- Confirm the donee falls within the close-relative definition under Article 34 of the Maharashtra Stamp Act, and that the property is residential or agricultural — both conditions are required for the ₹200 rate.
- Obtain a current 7/12 extract or property card and Encumbrance Certificate, and verify clear title.
- Draft the gift deed with an accurate property schedule and an express acceptance clause.
- Compute duty and pay via e-stamping (GRAS / franking) through IGR Maharashtra.
- Book a Sub-Registrar appointment online through the IGR Maharashtra portal.
- Attend the SRO with donor, donee and two witnesses for biometric capture and execution.
- Apply for mutation (Ferfar) to update the 7/12 extract or municipal property card in the donee's name.
Documents required in Navi Mumbai
- 7/12 extract or municipal property card
- Society share certificate and NOC, for co-operative housing societies
- Original title deed / mother deed establishing the donor's ownership
- Encumbrance Certificate covering at least the last 13 years (30 years recommended)
- Latest property tax paid receipt
- Proof of relationship between donor and donee, where a family concession is claimed
- Aadhaar and PAN of donor, donee and both witnesses
- Passport-size photographs of all parties
- Approved building plan and Occupancy Certificate, for built structures
- No Objection Certificate from a housing society, where applicable
Sub-Registrar Offices in Navi Mumbai
Thane 5 (Vashi)Thane 6 (Belapur)Thane 7 (Airoli)Panvel 1Panvel 2Panvel 3UranKarjatKhalapurPen
Local terms used in Navi Mumbai registration offices
Mutation entry in revenue records
Consent required for CIDCO-leased plots
Registration
What goes wrong — Maharashtra and Navi Mumbai specifics
The ₹200 rate applies only to residential and agricultural property
Gifting commercial premises, office space or a shop to the same close relative attracts 3% of market value, not ₹200. On a ₹2 crore commercial unit that is a ₹6 lakh difference, and it is the most common costly assumption in Maharashtra gift transactions.
The 15-year lock-in was removed in 2026
Maharashtra previously restricted a donee from selling gifted property for 15 years without losing the concessional treatment. That restriction was removed in 2026, which makes the ₹200 route materially more attractive than it was — but older advice circulating online still refers to the lock-in.
Acceptance must occur during the donor's lifetime
Under Section 122 of the Transfer of Property Act, a gift is void unless the donee accepts it while the donor is alive and capable of giving. Deeds drafted without an express acceptance clause are a recurring cause of later challenge.
A gift deed is irrevocable once registered
Unlike a will, a registered gift deed cannot ordinarily be cancelled at will. Revocation is possible only on grounds agreed in the deed itself or under Section 126. Parents transferring property to children should consider whether a will, or a settlement deed retaining a life interest, better suits their intent.
Ancestral and coparcenary property carries additional constraints
Gifting undivided ancestral property without the consent of all coparceners exposes the transaction to challenge. This requires examination of the title chain before drafting, not after.
Co-operative society transfers need society-level compliance
Most Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai flats sit within co-operative housing societies. Registration alone does not transfer society membership — the share certificate must be transferred and the society's NOC and transfer procedure followed, or the donee cannot vote, sell or mortgage cleanly.
CIDCO leasehold plots need CIDCO's transfer permission
A large share of Navi Mumbai property sits on CIDCO-allotted leasehold land. Gifting such property without CIDCO's transfer permission and NOC can leave the transfer ineffective against CIDCO, regardless of a validly registered deed. This is the single most important local check.
12.5% scheme and gaothan-expansion plots
Plots allotted under the 12.5% scheme to project-affected persons, and gaothan-expansion plots, carry transfer restrictions and conditions that survive a gift. These require examination of the original allotment terms before drafting.
Airport-influence corridor documentation
Property around Ulwe, Panvel and the airport-influence corridor has seen rapid, sometimes irregular, development. Approvals and land classification should be verified before transfer.
Gift Deed services across Navi Mumbai
Gift Deed FAQs — Navi Mumbai
Can I gift a CIDCO leasehold flat in Navi Mumbai?
Usually yes, but CIDCO's transfer permission and NOC are required. A registered gift deed alone is not sufficient where the underlying land is CIDCO leasehold — CIDCO's records must also be updated, or the donee's position remains weak. We establish the tenure before drafting because it changes the entire process.
What is the stamp duty on a family gift deed in Navi Mumbai?
Maharashtra's flat ₹200 rate applies to residential or agricultural property gifted to a close relative, with registration at 1% capped at ₹30,000. NMMC or CIDCO transfer charges are separate and additional. Indicative figures compiled July 2026 — confirm before executing.
Which Sub-Registrar Office covers Kharghar and Ulwe?
Kharghar and Ulwe fall under the Panvel Sub-Registrar offices, while Vashi, Belapur and Airoli are served by the corresponding Thane district offices. Jurisdiction follows the property location; we confirm and book the slot.
Does a 12.5% scheme plot have transfer restrictions?
Frequently yes. Plots allotted to project-affected persons under the 12.5% scheme carry conditions in the allotment letter that can restrict or condition transfer, including by gift. The original allotment terms need to be read before any transfer is planned.