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Revenue stamp on a rent receipt
Many employers send back cash rent receipts that have no revenue stamp. It costs one rupee, but you need to know when it is asked for and how to put it on.
What the rule says
Under the stamp law, a receipt for money above ₹5,000 needs a revenue stamp. The usual stamp is ₹1. The landlord sticks it on the receipt and signs across it, so the stamp cannot be taken off and used again.
Stamp duty is partly decided by each state, and there are exemptions, so the exact rule can differ where you live. In practice, employers ask for the stamp on cash rent receipts above ₹5,000. When rent is paid by cheque, UPI or bank transfer, the bank record is the proof and most employers do not insist on a stamp. If your employer's policy says otherwise, follow it.
Quick guide
| Rent for the month | Paid by | Revenue stamp? |
|---|---|---|
| ₹5,000 or less | Any way | Not needed |
| Above ₹5,000 | Cash | Yes, ₹1 stamp signed across |
| Above ₹5,000 | UPI, cheque, bank transfer | Usually not asked; check your employer's rules |
Example: rent ₹12,000 a month paid in cash from April to March. All twelve receipts need a ₹1 revenue stamp, so the landlord needs twelve stamps and twelve signatures across them.
How to put it on
- Print the receipts. The maker on this site draws a box marked "Revenue stamp" on every receipt where the rent is in cash and above ₹5,000.
- Stick a ₹1 revenue stamp in the box.
- The landlord signs so the signature runs across the stamp and onto the paper.
- Scan or photograph the signed pages if your employer takes proofs online.
Where to get revenue stamps
Head post offices usually sell them, and so do many stamp vendors near courts and tehsil offices. Buy a sheet for the whole year at once.
Common questions
- Does a stamp make the receipt "valid"? It shows the stamp duty was paid. The receipt still needs the right details and a real payment behind it. See the rent receipt format.
- Can the tenant sign across the stamp? No, the person who receives the money (the landlord) signs.
- What about a soft copy with no stamp? Some employers accept PDF receipts for rent paid through the bank. For cash, they usually want the signed, stamped paper.
- Rent of ₹5,000 exactly? The rule is for amounts above ₹5,000, so a receipt for ₹5,000 does not need a stamp.
- Is a ₹1 stamp enough for any amount? For a simple receipt, ₹1 is what is commonly used. A few states have their own amounts or exemptions; check with a local stamp vendor or your accountant if unsure.