Stamp Paper
What is the meaning of stamp paper?
Stamped paper refers to an, often, foolscap piece of paper which bears a pre-printed revenue stamp. Stamped papers are not a form of postal stationery. The use of stamped paper in the American colonies was so unpopular that it has been credited with sowing the seeds of the American Revolution.Stamped paper has been widely used around the world to collect taxes on documents requiring stamping, such as leases, agreements, receipts, court documents and many others. The papers are bought blank apart from the pre-printed stamp and are available from stationers, lawyers offices, post offices and courts according to local regulations. The parties to the matter then write their legal business on the paper and lodge it with the court or other interested party. This is an efficient way of collecting taxes and stamping documents without the need to submit them to a separate government stamp office.
How many types of stamp papers?
1.Judicial stamp paper.
2. Non-judicial stamp paper.
What is the meaning of Judicial stamp paper?
Stamp papers which would be used in courts like for payment of court fees is judicial stamp paper.
Something which has relation to the administration of justice, judicial stamps/papers are used.
Stamp duty paid in respect of judicial stamp paper is paid under the Court Fees Act, 1870.
What is the meaning of Non-Judicial stamp paper?
Stamp papers which would be used for execution of documents are called non judicial stamp papers.
Something with which is related to the transfer of property, commercial agreements, power of attorney etc. Non judicial stamp papers are used.
Stamp duty paid in respect of Non judicial stamp paper is paid under The Indian Stamp Act, 1899.
Documents Required for Stamp Paper
Process Involved
Step 1
Login to the website
Step 2
Transaction information
Step 3
Fill the application
Step 4
Payment of E-stamping
Step 5
E-stamp Certificate
Step 6
Generate of Unique certificate number
