IndiaDigital vs Vakilsearch: online rent agreement compared
Best for having the whole job done for you: Vakilsearch, which offers expert-drafted agreements with e-stamping and optional registration support. Best for just the draft: IndiaDigital gives a free rent agreement in English or Hindi as Word or PDF, filled on your phone. We do not provide stamp paper or legal advice.
Best for a free, editable rent agreement draft in English or Hindi that you print on stamp paper yourself.
Best when you want experts to draft it, e-stamping handled and help with registration.
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Side by side
| Feature | IndiaDigital | Vakilsearch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | No price shown on their rent agreement page on 30 Oct 2026. Their process mentions an online payment covering registration, stamp duty and service fees |
| What you get | A filled draft (rent, deposit, lock-in, notice, inventory, witnesses) to download as Word or PDF | "Expert-drafted" agreement for homes, shops or offices, downloadable |
| Stamp paper or e-stamp | Not provided. You buy stamp paper or an e-stamp certificate for your state and print on it | E-stamping is part of their "100% online process" |
| Registration | Not provided. We explain when registration is needed | Optional registration support |
| Lawyer involvement | No lawyer and no legal advice. Every clause is editable | Their page describes a team of experienced lawyers |
| To start | None. No account, email or phone number | A form asking for email, mobile number, city or pincode and language |
| Where your details go | Filled in your browser. Nothing is uploaded | Entered on their site so they can prepare the agreement |
| Language of the draft | English and Hindi | Their start form has a language choice; Hindi drafts are not stated |
You just need a rent agreement format
Fill the IndiaDigital form (rent, deposit, lock-in, notice period, fittings and witnesses), check the live preview and download Word or PDF in English or Hindi. It is free, needs no account, and nothing you type is uploaded. Then print it on stamp paper or attach an e-stamp certificate of the value your state requires, and sign it with two witnesses.
You want it done for you
Vakilsearch's rent agreement page, as of 30 Oct 2026, offers "expert-drafted" lease and rental agreements with a "100% online process with e-stamping" and optional registration support. That saves you buying stamp paper and is the better choice if you want professional help with the terms or with registration.
Registration and the 11-month agreement
Under Section 17 of the Registration Act, 1908, a lease for more than one year must be registered, which is why many residential agreements run for 11 months. Some states have their own rules (Maharashtra registers leave and licence agreements). Neither a draft nor a service changes this, so check your state's rule.
Where Vakilsearch is stronger
- E-stamping is handled for you as part of the service.
- Expert and lawyer drafting for your exact terms.
- Optional help with registration, and wider legal services if you need them.
Where IndiaDigital is better
- Free, with no account or phone number.
- Hindi or English draft, editable in Word.
- Filled on your device: nothing you type is uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
Is the IndiaDigital rent agreement legally valid?
It is a general format, not legal advice. A rent agreement becomes usable when it is printed on stamp paper (or with an e-stamp certificate) of the value your state requires and signed by both parties and two witnesses. Leases of more than one year must be registered under the Registration Act, 1908. For a dispute or a large amount, consult a lawyer.
Does IndiaDigital provide e-stamp paper?
No. We do not sell stamp paper or e-stamp certificates and do not deliver anything. Buy them from your state's authorised vendor or e-stamping website (SHCIL runs e-stamping in many states), then print the draft on it.
When is Vakilsearch the better choice?
When you want experts to draft the terms, e-stamping handled and registration support. Their page also describes lawyers and a downloadable, e-stamped agreement.
Can I get the rent agreement in Hindi?
Yes. IndiaDigital makes the full agreement in Hindi or English. Vakilsearch's page did not state whether Hindi drafts are available.
Why 11 months?
A lease of more than one year must be registered under the Registration Act, 1908. An 11-month agreement avoids compulsory registration in most states, though state rules differ.
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