Frequently Asked Questions

An 11-month rental agreement is a short-term tenancy contract commonly used in Karnataka to avoid mandatory registration (which is required for leases of 12 months or more). It uses government-certified e-stamp paper and is signed by both landlord and tenant. Despite being unregistered, it is legally valid and accepted by banks, police, and government offices for address proof.

Three separate items, and we show them separately: stamp duty, which the government sets and which is calculated from your Consideration Amount; our drafting charge, quoted for the job; and notarisation from ₹200, only if you actually need it. We confirm all three before we begin. If anyone quotes you a single flat price without asking your rent and deposit, they are guessing at the first item.

From the Consideration Amount, which is the security deposit, or the monthly rent multiplied by eleven months. The government sets the duty from that figure — it is not a denomination you choose off a shelf. For a residential tenancy it usually falls between ₹100 and ₹500, and we confirm your exact figure before issuing anything.

Yes. A notarized rental agreement on government e-stamp paper is accepted by all major banks including SBI, HDFC, ICICI, Axis, and Canara Bank for address proof, home loans, and account opening. Our agreements are used by thousands of customers across South Bangalore.

Yes, and it is a different document — a commercial letting needs permitted use, fit-out ownership, signage rights and exit terms that a residential one does not. Commercial deposits are usually larger, which raises the Consideration Amount and therefore the duty. Tell us which it is at the start and we will draft the right document.

E-stamp paper is a government-authorized electronic stamp paper issued by SHCIL (Stock Holding Corporation of India) on behalf of the Karnataka government. It is used to pay stamp duty on legal documents such as rental agreements, sale deeds, gift deeds, power of attorney, and affidavits. Using e-stamp paper makes the document legally valid and enforceable in court.

That is not something you pick — it is calculated from your transaction. Tell us the document type and the figures behind it, and for a rental agreement that means the monthly rent and the security deposit. The duty follows from those, and we confirm the exact value before issuing anything.

E-stamp paper is issued electronically with a unique certificate number that can be verified online on the SHCIL website. It is more secure than traditional stamp paper and cannot be forged. In Karnataka, e-stamp paper is the government-mandated format and traditional stamp paper is no longer in use.

Yes. Every e-stamp paper issued at ಶ್ರೀ ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ | Shree Lakshmi has a unique Certificate Number printed on it. You can verify its authenticity on the SHCIL official website (shcilestamp.com) by entering the certificate number. This makes e-stamp paper completely tamper-proof.

E-stamp paper is available instantly at ಶ್ರೀ ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ | Shree Lakshmi near RBI Layout Main Rd, JP Nagar 7th Phase. The entire process takes just 5 to 10 minutes. You receive the physical e-stamp paper with the certificate number on the spot.

We notarize a wide range of documents including rental agreements, affidavits, power of attorney, academic certificates (true copy), and property deeds.

For affidavits and sworn statements, the person signing the document must be present with valid original ID proof (like Aadhaar) before the notary.

Notarization is done instantly at our centre. You just need to walk in with your documents.

Affidavits are used for legally declaring facts such as a change of name, discrepancy in dates of birth, gap in education, or to declare address proof for government and bank applications.

Yes, our affidavit service includes drafting, printing on government e-stamp paper at the correct duty for your document, and notary attestation.

Please bring your original Aadhaar card and any supporting documents related to your affidavit (e.g., old certificates for name change).