Get the stamp paper format right the first time. Set your state, paper size and top margin, type your legal document, and export a print-ready PDF that clears the pre-printed stamp header - so you never waste an expensive non-judicial stamp paper again.
In India, legal instruments such as rent agreements, affidavits, powers of attorney and sale deeds are often executed on government-issued non-judicial stamp paper or on e-stamp certificates. Each sheet carries a large pre-printed stamp, denomination and header at the top. The single most common mistake is printing an ordinary word-processor document straight onto the sheet, so the text runs over the printed header and the paper is spoiled. Getting the stamp paper format right simply means keeping a clear top band, then flowing your text neatly beneath it.
jsPDF engine bakes the top, side and bottom
margins into the file, so a printer set to 100% (no "fit to page") reproduces the spacing exactly.
Stamp paper size and available denominations differ by state. The table below lists the sizes and common non-judicial values as a general reference. The exact denominations offered, and the stamp duty payable, are decided by each state, so treat this as a starting point rather than a rule.
| Item | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Legal size sheet | 8.5" x 14" (approx. 216 x 356 mm) |
| A4 size sheet (TN, Kerala & others) | 210 x 297 mm |
| Common traditional denominations | ₹10, ₹20, ₹50, ₹100 |
| Common e-stamp denominations | ₹100, ₹200, ₹500 and above |
| Body text | 12 pt serif, 1.5 line spacing (typical) |
The header height - and therefore the top margin your text needs - depends on whether you use a traditional embossed stamp paper or a printed e-stamp certificate, and on the state that issued it. These figures are approximate; always measure your own sheet.
| Stamp type | Recommended top margin |
|---|---|
| Delhi / Karnataka e-stamp | ~ 115 mm |
| Maharashtra e-stamp (ESBTR) | ~ 120 mm |
| Assam / UP e-stamp | ~ 115 mm |
| Traditional ₹50 / ₹100 paper | ~ 100 mm |
| Traditional ₹10 / ₹20 paper | ~ 70 mm |
| High-value e-stamp (₹500+) | ~ 125 - 130 mm |
The built-in templates cover the documents people most often print on stamp paper. Each is a plain starting draft with blanks to complete - review and adapt the wording to your situation.
A common worry is buying a stamp paper of the wrong value and running out of room. As a rough guide, a legal-size sheet with a 115 mm e-stamp header, 12 pt serif text and 1.5 line spacing fits about 250-350 words on the first page, because the header eats into the top third. Continuation pages, which start with a normal 25 mm margin, hold roughly 400-500 words each. Tighten the line spacing to 1.15 or drop to 11 pt and you gain several extra lines per page. Rather than guess, watch the live word, character and page counter above the preview - it recalculates every time you edit, using the same wrapping engine as the exported PDF, so the page count you see is the page count you print.
The 100 rupee stamp paper format is the classic choice for an 11-month residential rent agreement, which is why it is the most searched stamp-paper use in India. A workable layout keeps the top ~100 mm clear for the stamp, centres the heading "RENT AGREEMENT", then lists the landlord and tenant details, the monthly rent and security deposit, the tenancy term, and the standard covenants, before finishing with signature and witness lines. Load the built-in Rent agreement (11 months) template, replace the blanks with your own details, and the preview shows immediately whether the text clears the header or spills onto a second sheet. Remember that the correct stamp duty for a tenancy depends on the rent, the deposit and your state - the 100 rupee value is a convention, not a rule.
The single setting that decides whether your print job succeeds is the top margin, and it depends on which kind of paper you hold. A modern e-stamp certificate (issued through SHCIL or a state portal such as Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra or UP) prints a tall barcode-and-details header, so leave about 115-125 mm clear. An older traditional embossed stamp paper has a shorter header: roughly 100 mm for a ₹50 or ₹100 sheet and about 70 mm for a ₹10 or ₹20 sheet. Pick your state from the dropdown to auto-apply a sensible default, then fine-tune with the custom margin field after measuring your actual sheet from the top edge to just below the printed design.
This tool only helps you align text so it clears the printed stamp header - it does not create, verify or certify a legal document. Whether an instrument is valid depends on paying the correct stamp duty for your state, proper execution, signatures, witnesses, and any notarisation or registration the law requires. The margins and denominations shown here are general guidance and can change, so please verify the current requirements with your state's stamp and registration authority, an authorised e-stamp vendor, or a qualified lawyer before you print. This page is information, not legal advice.
Tip: printers keep a small unprintable border (usually 3-5 mm). Do a test print on a blank sheet and hold it against your stamp paper up to a light to confirm the gap before you feed the real sheet into the tray.
Keep the top of the sheet clear for the pre-printed stamp or e-stamp header, then place the title and body text below it. That clear band is usually 100-125mm from the top edge, with side and bottom margins of about 25mm and readable 12pt serif text.
Most states issue non-judicial stamp paper in legal size (about 8.5 x 14 inches, or 216 x 356mm). Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry and a few others commonly use A4 (210 x 297mm). Always confirm the size of the sheet you actually hold before printing.
For a traditional 100 rupee stamp paper the header area is typically around 100mm; for e-stamp certificates it is usually 115-125mm. Measure your own sheet with a ruler, because layouts vary by state and vendor.
On a legal-size sheet with a 115mm top margin, 12pt serif text and 1.5 line spacing, the first page holds roughly 250-350 words and later pages about 400-500 words each. The live word, character and page counter in this tool updates as you type so you can see exactly how many pages your document will print to.
Yes. A standard 11-month residential rent agreement is one of the most common uses of 100 rupee stamp paper, though the stamp duty required depends on the rent, deposit and your state. Load the built-in rent agreement template, fill in the blanks, and export a print-ready PDF that clears the stamp header.
Traditional non-judicial stamp paper is a pre-printed embossed sheet bought from a licensed vendor, while an e-stamp is a computer-generated certificate issued through SHCIL or a state portal. E-stamps usually have a taller printed header (about 115-125mm) than older traditional papers (about 70-100mm), so the top margin your text needs is different.
This tool only aligns your text so it does not overlap the stamp header; it does not create or certify a legal document. Validity depends on correct stamp duty, execution, signatures, witnesses, and any notarisation or registration required under the laws of your state. This is general information, not legal advice - confirm requirements with the relevant state authority or a qualified lawyer.
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