About E-Stamping

E-stamping is a computer based stamp duty collection application. It offers a secure electronic method to stamp documents and prevents leakage of government revenue. The e-stamping system enables the storage of information in a protected electronic form and creates a central data bank for easy verification. With the e-stamping system, the Karnataka State Government and the public can generate online Management Information System (MIS) reports.

Uses of E-stamping

E-stamps can be used in regard to all instruments on which stamp duty is payable. Such instruments include all transfer documents such as sale agreement, mortgage deed, conveyance deed, exchange deed, gift deed, power of attorney, agreement of tenancy, deed of partition, lease deeds, leave and license agreement, etc.

Advantages of e-stamps

The e-stamping system offers multi-level security. One of the main benefits of using e-stamps is that these stamps can be generated within minutes and are tamper-proof. Once an e-stamp certificate is issued, it cannot be copied. The likelihood of duplication of the stamp certificate is eliminated through the use of an optical watermarking.