Short answer
In Maharashtra, every leave and license agreement must be registered under Section 55 of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999. You can register online through IGR Maharashtra's e-registration facility or at a Sub-Registrar office. The process involves preparing the document, paying stamp duty and registration fee, and identity authentication of the parties and witnesses.
Registration is mandatory
Section 55 of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 requires leave and license agreements to be in writing and registered under the Registration Act, 1908. The responsibility for registration lies with the landlord. If an agreement isn't registered, the Act provides that the tenant's version of the terms will be taken as correct unless proved otherwise, and non-compliance is punishable.
Two ways to register
1. Online e-registration
The Department of Registration and Stamps provides an online facility for registering leave and license agreements. The document is prepared online, charges are paid online, and the parties are identified through Aadhaar-based authentication. No visit to the Sub-Registrar office is usually needed.
2. At a Sub-Registrar office
The parties and witnesses present the document at the jurisdictional Sub-Registrar office, with stamp duty paid, and are identified there. This route can be useful when online authentication isn't possible for one of the parties.
Steps in online registration
- Enter property, party and agreement details to prepare the document.
- Calculate and pay stamp duty and registration fee.
- Authenticate the identity of the owner, tenant and witnesses - usually including biometric capture.
- Submit the document for registration.
- Download the registered agreement once it is registered.
Getting help
You can complete the process yourself through the official website. Many people use a service provider for drafting, calculation and appointment coordination, particularly when a doorstep biometric visit is needed. If you use a service provider, ask for government charges and service fees to be shown separately. See our leave and license service in Pune.
Related questions
Who is responsible for registering a leave and license agreement?
Under Section 55 of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999, the responsibility for getting the agreement registered is on the landlord (licensor).
Can I register a rent agreement myself without an agent?
Yes. The online facility is available to the public. A service provider is optional and helps mainly with drafting, accuracy and coordinating authentication.
This guide is general information about Maharashtra law and procedure as understood on the date above. It is not legal advice. Rates and procedures change - confirm with the official source or a qualified advocate.