Gifting immovable property is one of the most meaningful ways to express love and support for your children. However, when the recipient is a Non-Resident Indian (NRI), the process requires compliance with specific legal formalities. These procedures differ depending on whether your NRI daughter is physically present in India during the registration of the gift deed.
In this guide, we explain both scenarios in detail.
SCENARIO 1: WHEN THE NRI DAUGHTER IS PRESENT IN INDIA
If your daughter is available in India, the registration process is relatively simple.
Step 1: Collect Required Documents
Prepare the following documents in advance:
- Donor’s registered title deed (Sale Deed / Gift Deed / Partition Deed / Release Deed, etc.)
- Latest property tax paid receipt
- e-Khata certificate/extract
- Aadhaar or PAN cards of both donor and donee (you and your daughter)
Step 2: Draft the Gift Deed
- Draft the gift deed with the help of a legal professional, if required.
- Print the draft on document paper.
Step 3: Apply Online via Kaveri Online Services & Pay Fees (Karnataka)
The applicable government charges are:
- Stamp Duty & Surcharge: Rs.5,150
- Registration Fee: Rs. 1,000
- Cess on Stamp Duty: Rs. 500
- Scanning Fee: approx. Rs. 50 per page (on average total cost Rs. 450)
Step 4: Register the Gift Deed
At the Sub-Registrar’s Office, carry:
- Application summary report
- Printed gift deed (to be registered)
- ekhata
- Government fee payment receipt
- Aadhaar or PAN cards of donor and donee
During registration:
- Thumb impressions and webcam photographs of donor and donee will be captured.
- Thumb impressions of two witnesses will also be taken.
Once this is completed, the property is legally transferred to your NRI daughter.
SCENARIO 2: WHEN THE NRI DAUGHTER IS NOT PRESENT IN INDIA
If your daughter is unable to travel, the property can still be gifted through a legally valid Power of Attorney (PoA).
Step 1: Obtain a Power of Attorney
- Draft a PoA in your favor.
- Your daughter should print it on A4 paper in her country of residence.
- Get it notarized abroad.
- Send the original notarized PoA to India.
- Adjudicate the PoA at the District Registrar’s Office in the property jurisdiction.
Step 2: Collect Required Documents
Keep these ready:
- Donor’s registered title deed
- Latest property tax paid receipt
- e-Khata certificate/extract
- Aadhaar or PAN cards of both donor and donee
- Adjudicated Power of Attorney document
Step 3: Draft the Gift Deed
- Prepare the gift deed as per legal requirements.
- Print it on document/bond paper.
Step 4: Apply Online via Kaveri Online Services & Pay Fees
The charges remain the same:
- Stamp Duty & Surcharge: Rs.5,150
- Registration Fee: Rs. 1,000
- Cess on Stamp Duty: Rs. 500
- Scanning Fee: approx. Rs. 50 per page (on average total cost Rs. 450)
Step 5: Register the Gift Deed
At the Sub-Registrar’s Office, submit:
- Application summary report
- Tax paid receipt
- e-Khata
- Printed gift deed
- Adjudicated Power of Attorney
- Aadhaar or PAN cards
- Government fee receipts
During registration:
- Thumb impressions and webcam photographs will be captured.
- You (the donor) will sign both as donor and on behalf of your daughter as donee.
- Two witnesses must also sign.
This completes the registration even without your daughter’s physical presence in India.
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FAQs
1. Can I gift property in India to my NRI daughter?
Yes. An Indian resident can gift immovable property in India to an NRI relative, including a daughter. The process involves preparing a registered gift deed and paying applicable government fees.
2. What documents are required to gift property to an NRI daughter?
You will need the registered title deed, latest property tax receipt, e-Khata, Aadhaar or PAN cards of donor and donee, and in case of absence, an adjudicated Power of Attorney.
3. What are the charges for registering a gift deed in Karnataka?
Typical charges include:
- Stamp Duty & Surcharge: Rs.5,150
- Registration Fee: Rs.1,000
- Cess on Stamp Duty: Rs.500
- Scanning Fee: approx. Rs.50 per page
4. Can an NRI daughter receive property in India without visiting India?
Yes. If she cannot be physically present, she can execute a Power of Attorney in favor of the donor in India. The PoA must be notarized abroad and adjudicated in India before registration.
5. Is there any income tax on gifting property to my NRI daughter?
No. Gifting property to a close relative (such as a daughter) is exempt from gift tax under Indian Income Tax law. However, future income from the property will be taxable in the hands of the daughter.