What is eStamp Paper?

## 📜 What is eStamp Paper? **eStamp paper** is a digital and secure method of paying stamp duty for legal documents. It has been introduced by various state governments in India as a replacement for traditional, pre-printed stamp paper to reduce fraud and make the process more transparent. --- ### 🏛 Why was eStamp Introduced? Traditional stamp papers were vulnerable to counterfeiting and black market practices. With eStamp, every purchase is logged with a unique identification number and timestamp, making the transaction verifiable and traceable. --- ### 🔒 Key Features of eStamp Paper - Tamper-proof and digitally issued - Unique identification code for verification - Sold only through SHCIL-authorized vendors - Available in multiple denominations (₹10 to ₹1000+) - Applicable to affidavits, agreements, power of attorney, etc. --- ### 🛠 How Does It Work? 1. Visit a SHCIL-authorized eStamp center 2. Provide details like document type, parties involved, and value 3. Pay the required amount via cash or digital modes 4. Receive a printed eStamp certificate (legally equivalent to physical paper) --- ### ⚠️ Note - Karnataka currently requires offline purchase of eStamp. - You cannot buy blank eStamp paper for later use. - You must fill in the party names and purpose during purchase. --- 🧠 _Want to generate rental agreements or affidavits? Try NyayaNext to draft documents you can directly print on eStamp paper._ --- 📣 Published by **NyayaNext** 🧠 Powered by **BRIG Tech Labs**