Stamp Duty & Property Registration Charges in Karnataka Stamp duty is a tax that you pay to the State government on the transfer of a property from the seller to the buyer. This charge differs in every State of India and is based on the market value of the property you buy. To know more visit: https://www.kotak.com/en/stories-in-focus/loans/home-loan/stamp-duty-property-registration-charges-in-karnataka.html