Once the stamp duty is paid, the centre will mark the documents to indicate that the stamp duty has been paid. This process is called franking. The said documents need to be signed after franking them.

Why is franking done?

It is mandatory to pay stamp duty for a legal document and you can be fined if you don't pay it. Franking, on the other hand, is a process that is used to stamp the legal document. This is the process used to affix any type of mark or stamp to a paper to indicate that the stamp duty has been paid.

Can franking be done after signing?

Yes, Franking of Sale Agreement can be done after both the parties have signed on it but you have to make special requests at the Sub-registrar office in Bangalore. The recommended procedure is for the the seller and buyer to sign on the Sale Agreement after the Franking is done.