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FREE TEMPLATE / REAL ESTATE AND PROPERTY

Rental Agreement (India, 11 Months)

An 11 month leave and licence agreement for a flat or house in India. The licensee (tenant) signs first, then the licensor (owner).

For India.

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First page of the Rental Agreement (India, 11 Months) template
PDF, 4 pages, 18 KB
THE DOCUMENT

What it covers

The template has 15 parts.

  1. The premises
  2. Period and renewal
  3. Licence fee
  4. Security deposit
  5. Lock in period and notice
  6. Charges and utilities
  7. Use of the premises
  8. Repairs
  9. Inspection
  10. No tenancy and no subletting
  11. Breach
  12. Handing back the premises
  13. Stamp duty and registration
  14. Law and courts
  15. Whole agreement
BEFORE YOU START

What you will be asked

Have these details ready. The template needs them before anyone signs.

  • What is the full address of the flat or house, with the flat number?
  • Which state is the flat or house in?
  • What furniture and fittings come with it? Say none if it is unfurnished.Optional
  • On what date does the licence start?
  • How much is the rent each month?
  • How will the licensee pay the rent?
  • How much is the security deposit?
  • Is there a lock in period? Say how many months, or none.
  • Which charges does the licensee pay, such as electricity, water or society maintenance?
THE PEOPLE

Who signs

Everyone the template names, and what each one does.

  • Licensee (tenant)Signs
  • Licensor (owner)SignsSends it
SIGNING RULES

How it is signed in India

The rules for a residential tenancy depend on where it is signed. Laws change, so check the sources before anyone signs.

India

E-signature

It can be signed electronically. Stamp duty is paid before it is signed.

Steps

  1. Buy e-stamp paper for the state's rent agreement duty.
  2. Attach the e-stamp certificate as page 1.
  3. Send the agreement for e-signature or sign it on paper with two witnesses.
  4. Register it if the term is a year or more.

What the law asks for

E-signature
Only in some casesAn 11 month leave and licence agreement is commonly e-signed with an e-stamp. A lease of a year or more must be registered on paper.
Witnesses
TwoTwo witnesses usually sign.
Notary
Not needed
Remote signing
Not available
Registration
OptionalA lease from year to year or longer must be registered (Registration Act 1908 section 17).
Stamp duty
RequiredStamp duty at the state's rate on rent and deposit. Buy e-stamp paper for that amount.

Where the rules differ

Signing rules by state in India
StateHow it is signedE-signatureWitnessesNotaryRegistrationStamp duty
MaharashtraE-signatureOnly in some casesTwoNot neededRequiredRequired

In Maharashtra every leave and licence agreement is registered, and it can be registered online with Aadhaar authentication.

Sources

Checked 25 October 2026 against these sources.

QUESTIONS

Common questions

Answers from the signing rules on this page.

Can the rental agreement be signed electronically in India?

Only in some cases in India. An 11 month leave and licence agreement is commonly e-signed with an e-stamp. A lease of a year or more must be registered on paper.

How many witnesses does the rental agreement need in India?

Two witnesses. Two witnesses usually sign.

Does the rental agreement need a notary in India?

No. No notary is needed.

Does the rental agreement need to be registered in India?

No. Registration is optional. A lease from year to year or longer must be registered (Registration Act 1908 section 17).

Is stamp duty due on the rental agreement in India?

Yes. Stamp duty is paid before it is signed. Stamp duty at the state's rate on rent and deposit. Buy e-stamp paper for that amount.

Can the rental agreement be signed or witnessed remotely in India?

No.

Can the rental agreement be signed electronically in Maharashtra?

Only in some cases in Maharashtra. In Maharashtra every leave and licence agreement is registered, and it can be registered online with Aadhaar authentication.

How many witnesses does the rental agreement need in Maharashtra?

Two witnesses.

Does the rental agreement need a notary in Maharashtra?

No. No notary is needed.

Does the rental agreement need to be registered in Maharashtra?

Yes. It must be registered.

Is stamp duty due on the rental agreement in Maharashtra?

Yes. Stamp duty is paid before it is signed.

THE RIGHT TEMPLATE

Where it fits

For a home in India. Use the residential lease for a home in another country and the commercial lease for a shop or office.

A CAREFUL CHECK

Before you rely on it

Original Centilio wording, not legal advice. Stamp duty depends on the state, so execute it on stamp paper or an electronic stamp of the right value, and register it where the law requires, as Maharashtra does for every leave and licence agreement. Check the tenant police verification rules where the home is and have a local lawyer read it before you approve it. Print it on e-stamp paper of the value the state charges, or attach the e-stamp certificate, before anyone signs. Registration is compulsory for a leave and licence in Maharashtra and for any lease of a year or more.