E-Stamp Paper in Punjab: How to Buy and Verify It in Sargodha
Affidavits, rent agreements and property documents need stamp paper. Punjab has moved to digital e-stamps that can be verified, which is good for you if you know how to check them.
Buy e-stamp paper only from an authorised vendor or through a bank or the official e-stamping system, check the amount matches the document, and verify the QR code or serial number before using it. Never accept an old-style paper from a roadside seller without verification.
Written and reviewed by Ali Sherazi, Sargodha. See our editorial policy. Fees and timings change, so confirm with the office before you go.
حلف نامے، کرایہ نامے اور جائیداد کی دستاویزات کے لیے اسٹامپ پیپر درکار ہوتا ہے۔ پنجاب میں ای اسٹامپ نظام رائج ہے۔ اسٹامپ صرف مجاز وینڈر یا بینک سے خریدیں، رقم دستاویز کے مطابق ہو، اور استعمال سے پہلے کیو آر کوڈ یا سیریل نمبر کی تصدیق ضرور کریں۔
- CNIC of the person buying the stamp
- Name and CNIC of the parties to the document
- Type of document and the value (for property or agreements)
- Cash or digital payment for the stamp duty
🪜 Step-by-Step Guide
Follow each step in order. Do not skip steps — the sequence matters.
Affidavits and simple undertakings often need a fixed low-value stamp. Rent agreements, sale agreements and property deeds depend on the type of document and the value. Ask your lawyer, scribe or the office that asked for the document.
Use an authorised e-stamp vendor, bank or the official e-stamping channel. Carry your CNIC. The vendor enters your details and the document details.
Pro Tip: Ask for a receipt that shows vendor name and licence details.
Look at the amount, the names, the date and the QR code. The details should match your document. A paper with no QR code or unreadable codes is a red flag.
Scan the QR code with your phone or use the verification option of the official e-stamping system. The record should match the paper.
Your document must be prepared as per the instructions of the e-stamp. Do not change the details after the stamp is issued.
Store the original in a plastic sleeve. Courts, banks and government offices may ask for the original.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
These are the most frequent reasons people waste a whole trip to the government office.
Buying a stamp of the wrong value
Confirm the amount with the office that asked for the document or with a lawyer.
Using a stamp bought in someone else's name
The stamp record carries the names. Buy in the name of the correct party.
Accepting damaged or altered paper
Reject any paper with erasures, cuts or tampering.
Skipping verification because the vendor looks trustworthy
Verification takes a minute. Always scan the QR code.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Rules on the transition were issued by the Punjab government. Ask the receiving office or the vendor whether old stamps are still accepted for your case.
Affidavits, agreements, powers of attorney, rent deeds and property transfers commonly need stamp paper of the appropriate value.
The e-stamping system has online and bank-assisted channels. The available options can vary. Ask your bank or an authorised vendor.
A QR code that does not verify, a mismatch between printed and system details, or a seller who refuses to give a receipt are warning signs.
No. For high-value documents consult a lawyer, who will advise on the correct stamp duty.
Helplines & Offices
Helpline numbers shown here are national short codes. Office timings are typical and can change, so confirm locally before you travel.
Sub-Registrar Office Sargodha
8 AM - 4 PM, working days
District Bar Association Sargodha
Court days