This is Part 3 of our Stamp Duty series. In Part 2, we explained why the buyer pays stamp duty. Now let’s look at the process.

Okay, so you know what stamp duty is and who pays it. But when do you actually pay it?

✅ After signing the sale agreement

✅ Before land registration

Here’s the process (simplified):

1.    Submit documents (sale agreement, valuation, ID, PIN) to the Land Registry.

2.    Get a stamp duty assessment form.

3.    Pay via KRA iTax or at a designated bank.

4.    Submit proof → get your e-stamp certificate.

⏱️ Timelines:

·       Valuation: 5–10 working days

·       Payment confirmation: 3–7 days

❌ What if you skip it?

·       Penalties + interest

·       No land registration

·       Legal headaches you don’t want

Moral of the story: Don’t dodge stamp duty. Pay it once, secure your title forever.

💭 Did you know missing stamp duty can stop you from ever registering your property?

👉 click this to read our part 4.