Exchange deed in Telangana (Hyderabad): stamp duty and registration fee for swapping land, plots or flats

Official documents read 14 to 20 Oct 2026 · Not legal advice · Government websites change, so re-check before you rely on a step.

Short answer: In Telangana, an exchange of property deed carries 5% stamp duty (Article 27, row 7 of G.O.Ms.No.59 of 20-07-2021, in force from 22-07-2021). The registration fee table of 02-09-2021 lists 0.5% for an exchange of property in any area except a Gram Panchayat, and 2% for property in a Gram Panchayat. There is no maximum on either fee row. The Stamps FAQ says that, unless the parties agree otherwise, both parties pay the stamp duty equally.

Duty row from G.O.Ms.No.59 and fee rows from the 2021 registration fee table, both linked from the Telangana Registration and Stamps website and saved by us on 14 Oct 2026; FAQ text saved 15 Oct 2026. A live re-check of the stamp fee page timed out on 20 Oct 2026, so any revision after 2021 is to verify at the Sub-Registrar office.

The rows that apply to an exchange

Stamp duty, exchange of property (G.O.Ms.No.59 table, row 7, Article 27): 5%. The table does not say which of the two properties the 5% is worked on. The Stamps FAQ (Q18) says duty on an exchange is levied on market value, so ask the Sub-Registrar which value they will adopt (to verify).
Registration fee, exchange, any area except Gram Panchayat (Category 1, row 2(a)): 0.5%.
Registration fee, exchange, property in a Gram Panchayat (row 2(b)): 2%.
Not in these tables: transfer duty and any user charges. Ask the Sub-Registrar office for the full total, or use the department's duty and fee calculator.

Compare: a gift to a family member is 2% duty and a sale is 5.5% under the same G.O. (see our Telangana sale and gift deed charges guide). Dividing family property among co-owners is a partition, not an exchange (see the partition and settlement deed guide).

How it adds up

Example only, not a quote: the numbers assume two plots whose values adopted by the Sub-Registrar are Rs 60 lakh and Rs 40 lakh, just to show how the percentages work. Your values come from the published market value and the office's own working.

If the higher value is adopted (Rs 60 lakh): stamp duty 5% is Rs 3,00,000, shared Rs 1,50,000 each if neither party agreed otherwise. Registration fee outside a Gram Panchayat at 0.5% is Rs 30,000.
Same plots in a Gram Panchayat: the fee at 2% would be Rs 1,20,000, so the location row matters a lot.

Transfer duty and charges come on top. Check both plots' published values first with our market value guide.

What the Stamps FAQ adds

Who pays: "In case of exchange deed both parties equally" (Q12), in the absence of an agreement to the contrary.
Value dispute: if you don't accept the market value slip, the Sub-Registrar can keep the document pending and refer it to the District Registrar under section 47A after collecting 50% of the deficit duty as a deposit (Q18).
Not sure of the row: you can ask the District Registrar for an opinion under section 31 with the draft deed, an affidavit on Rs 20 stamp paper and a Rs 15 fee (Q13).
Under-stamped deed: it can't be received in evidence and can be impounded with a penalty (Q14). Paying the deficit voluntarily within one year of signing is accepted without penalty (Q16).

Whether a swap should be an exchange deed, two sale deeds, a gift or a partition, and any income tax on it, are questions for your own lawyer or tax adviser. This page only lists the published stamp duty and registration fee rows and what the department's FAQ says. Not legal advice.

Checklist before swapping plots or flats

Title papers and an EC for both properties (Telangana EC guide), since each side is giving title
Both properties checked against the prohibited list (prohibited property check)
The published market value for both survey or plot numbers
Whether either property is in a Gram Panchayat, which moves the fee from 0.5% to 2%
Who pays the duty, written into the deed if it isn't half each
Stamp paper or challan for the duty (e-stamp and franking guide) and a slot (slot booking guide)
After registration, the name change in land records for each side (mutation guide)

Property in Vizag or Vijayawada? See the Andhra Pradesh exchange deed guide.

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FAQ

What is the stamp duty on an exchange deed in Telangana?

G.O.Ms.No.59 of 20-07-2021 lists 5% for an exchange of property (Article 27). Ask the Sub-Registrar which property's market value it is worked on, and confirm in case of later revisions.

What is the registration fee for an exchange deed in Telangana?

The 2021 registration fee table lists 0.5% for an exchange of property in any area except a Gram Panchayat, and 2% for property in a Gram Panchayat. No maximum is shown on either row.

Who pays the stamp duty on an exchange deed?

The Telangana Stamps FAQ (Q12) says both parties pay equally, unless they have agreed otherwise.

Is exchanging plots cheaper than two sale deeds?

Under G.O.Ms.No.59, an exchange is 5% and a sale is 5.5%, and an exchange is one deed instead of two. Whether an exchange fits your situation, and any tax on it, is a question for your lawyer or tax adviser. Not legal advice.

Can I get an official opinion on the duty first?

Yes. The Stamps FAQ (Q13) says you can apply to the District Registrar under section 31 with the draft deed, an affidavit on Rs 20 stamp paper and a Rs 15 fee.

Official sources

Not legal advice. We don't check properties or certify ads. A lawyer must confirm title, and the Authority's own notices override anything on this page.