Stamp Paper
TRADITIONAL STAMP PAPER ESTAMP PAPER
• Traditional Stamps: A Traditional • E-Stamp: An E-Stamp is a digitally
Stamp is a physical, government-issued generated document issued by an
stamp paper used to validate authorized e-stamping system to replace
traditional stamp papers. It offers a secure,
documents and indicate that the
fraud-resistant, and easily verifiable
necessary duty or tax has been paid.
alternative to physical stamps.
• Issued as physical paper stamp
• Generated online through authorized portals
• Purchased from licensed vendors or • No need for physical procurement
treasury offices
• Cannot be forged or duplicated
• Requires manual validation by
• Can be checked online using a unique
authorities certificate number
Stamp Paper
eStamp in
Maharashtra
• Maharashtra revenue minister
Chandrashekhar Bawankule tabled the
Maharashtra Stamp (Amendment) Bill in
the legislative council on March 24, 2025
and got approved the online facility of
providing e-stamp certificates. With this,
people can access the facility of paying for
e-stamp anywhere anytime. The processing
fee to use this service is Rs 500 and there
are no additional costs attached.
• People can make digital submissions of
stamp duty to be paid on Rs 1,000 stamp
paper. The system is very transparent and
in case excess stamp duty has been paid
then, IGR Maharashtra will refund the extra
amount within 45 days.
eStamp in
Maharashtra
• To proceed with the e-stamping process,
you must have a valid email address and
mobile number. Additionally, you must be
a citizen of India and possess an individual
Permanent Account Number (PAN).
• To e-stamp, you need to fill in an
application form. The following documents
have to be submitted:
• Photo ID Proof (passport or driving licence)
• Address Proof (including building plans and
maps)
• One’s bank statement should have been issued
within 90 days by their bank.
Verification of Stamp Duty
• Open the website [Link] in your web browser.
About SHCIL
• Click on the "Verify e-Stamp Certificate" button.
• Fill in the required details, which typically include the • Incorporated in 1986 as a Public Limited
following: Company and are a subsidiary of IFCI.
• State: Select the state in which the e-Stamp paper was • [Link] acts as a Central
issued. Record Keeping Agency ( CRA ) for
• Certificate Number (UIN): This is the unique identification collection of stamp duty in 24 States
number assigned to the e-Stamp paper. and Union Territories on PAN India basis.
• Stamp Duty Type (Description of Document): This refers to
the purpose or description of the document for which the • e-Stamping is an innovative and secure
e-Stamp paper was purchased, such as an affidavit or
internet-based application that offers
rental agreement.
convenience to the public when it
• Certificate Issue Date: This is the date on which the e- comes to stamping their documents.
Stamp paper was issued. The date should be in DD-MMM-
YYY format ex: 02-Feb-2025.
FAQs
In Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Karnataka, e-Stamp paper is valid for six
months from the date of purchase. However, in all other Indian states,
there is no validity period for e-Stamp paper, and the e-Stamp paper
procured is valid for a lifetime.
If you have misplaced your e-stamp certificate, a duplicate copy cannot be
issued. This is one of the drawbacks of e-stamping. However, you can
avoid this by ensuring that you store your e-stamp certificates safely and
keep multiple copies as a backup.
The stamp duty for the e-Stamp paper can be paid by either the First Party
or the Second Party. The payment can be made through various means
such as cash, demand draft, or online payment. The payment details will
be mentioned on the e-Stamp paper receipt, and you should retain the
receipt as proof of payment.
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Zoho eStamping Process
Zoho ADHAAR eSign
A Zoho Sign administrator enables the digital
signature provider integration with Aadhaar
eSign.
Signers can execute documents using the
integration by simply filling in the information
fields and choosing to sign via Aadhaar eSign.
Signers must enter their Aadhaar number in the
eMudhra portal and authenticate themselves
with a one-time password (OTP) sent to the
phone number associated with their Aadhaar
number.
After entering the OTP, signers can finish e-
signing the document.
Legality of eSign, IT Act, and Aadhaar eSign for Agreements
in India
Legal Framework for eSignatures in India
• Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act)
• Recognition: The IT Act, 2000 is the principal legislation governing electronic
signatures (eSign) and digital signatures in India.
• Section 3: Recognizes digital signatures using asymmetric cryptosystems and
hash functions as legally valid.
• Section 3A: Introduces the concept of electronic signatures, allowing for
multiple authentication techniques beyond traditional digital signatures,
provided they are specified in the Second Schedule of the Act.
• Section 5: Grants legal recognition to electronic signatures, stating that where
a law requires a signature, an electronic signature fulfilling IT Act
requirements is valid.
• Section 10A: Ensures that contracts formed electronically are not denied
enforceability solely because they are in electronic form.
Indian Contract Act, 1872 (ICA)
• Contracts executed electronically are valid if they meet the essential elements of
a contract under the ICA.
Aadhaar eSign for Agreements in India
Legal Status: Aadhaar eSign is a valid form of
electronic signature as per Section 3A read with
Schedule II of the IT Act.
How It Works: Aadhaar eSign uses Aadhaar-based eKYC
for identity verification, followed by OTP authentication
and cryptographic signing.
Legal Notification: The Central Government, through a
2015 notification, officially recognized Aadhaar eSign
as a valid electronic signature method.
Admissibility: Agreements executed with Aadhaar
eSign are legally valid and enforceable in India, except
for certain documents excluded by Schedule I of the IT
Act (e.g., wills, negotiable instruments, some property
transfers)
