Create, e-Stamp and eSign your accommodation agreement digitally
Renting a PG, hostel, room, flat or co-living space traditionally involves paperwork, physical signatures, stamp papers and repeated follow-ups.
PGfy e-Agreement brings the agreement process into one digital workflow.
From creating the agreement to completing applicable e-stamping and electronic signing, PGfy helps tenants and property managers manage their accommodation documents digitally.
Agreement Creation → e-Stamping → eSign → Completed Agreement → Digital Record
An e-Agreement is an agreement created, processed and executed electronically instead of relying entirely on physical paperwork.
For PG and rental accommodation, an e-Agreement can contain the terms agreed between the tenant and property owner/property manager, including:
Depending on the agreement and applicable law, the document can then go through the required stamping, signing and registration processes.
Start by selecting the accommodation you are taking.
PGfy can support:
The required information is collected digitally.
PGfy generates the agreement based on the information and terms provided by the parties.
The agreement can include property-specific terms and conditions.
The tenant and property manager should carefully review the document before proceeding.
Before signing, the tenant should verify:
Tenant Name | Property Address | Room / Bed | Monthly Rent | Security Deposit | Agreement Duration | Notice Period | Refund Conditions | Additional Charges | Property Rules | Other Terms
If any information is incorrect, it should be corrected before the agreement is finalised.
Where applicable, the agreement can proceed through the authorised electronic stamping process.
The applicable stamp duty is determined according to the relevant State/UT rules, document type, duration, rent, deposit/advance and other applicable factors.
PGfy can display the government component separately from PGfy's service charges.
| Government Stamp Duty | ₹XXX |
| Registration Fee | ₹XXX |
| PGfy Service Fee | ₹XXX |
| Total | ₹XXX |
This provides transparency to the tenant and property manager.
After the agreement has been prepared and the applicable stamping requirements have been completed, the parties can proceed with electronic signing.
Where Aadhaar/e-KYC-based eSign is available, the signer can authenticate themselves using the applicable authentication process and electronically sign the document.
A simplified signing journey can be:
Review Agreement ↓ Choose eSign ↓ Aadhaar / e-KYC Authentication ↓ OTP / Authentication ↓ Consent to Sign ↓ Electronic Signature ↓ Signed Agreement
The actual authentication and signing process depends on the authorised eSign service used.
After all required parties complete their respective signing steps, the completed agreement can be made available digitally.
The final document may contain information associated with:
The exact information depends on the signing service and implementation.
The completed agreement can be associated with the relevant tenant and property record.
For a property manager, this can make it easier to find:
Property → Room → Bed → Tenant → Agreement
instead of searching through physical files.
For tenants, it provides easier access to their important accommodation documents.
For a tenant, the complete experience can be:
Property managers can manage the agreement lifecycle from their digital property-management workflow.
PGfy is designed specifically around the accommodation lifecycle.
A generic document-signing platform may start with: Upload Document → Add Signers → Sign
PGfy can start much earlier:
Property → Room → Bed → Tenant → KYC → Agreement → e-Stamp → eSign → Move-in
This connects the agreement to the actual accommodation transaction.
PGfy can connect documentation with other accommodation processes.
Discovery → Booking → KYC → Agreement → e-Stamp → eSign → Payment
Rent → Receipts → Complaints → Visitors → Communication → Documents
Notice → Final Settlement → Deposit Adjustment → Move-out → Agreement Records
This creates a digital record across the tenant's accommodation lifecycle.
These terms are often confused.
| Term | What it means |
|---|---|
| e-Agreement | The overall electronic agreement/document workflow |
| e-Stamping | Electronic process for applicable stamp-duty payment |
| eSign | Electronic signing of the document |
| Registration | Separate legal process where registration is required |
| Notarisation | Separate notarial process where applicable |
e-Agreement = The digital document
e-Stamp = Stamp Duty
eSign = Signature
Registration = Separate legal registration
Notarisation = Separate notarial act
One does not automatically replace the others.
An electronically created agreement can have legal recognition, but legal validity and enforceability depend on the applicable law, document type, execution process and circumstances.
Depending on the agreement, additional requirements may apply, including:
Therefore, PGfy does not represent that simply creating an electronic document automatically makes every agreement legally valid, registered or notarised.
e-Agreement, e-stamping and eSign should not be confused with notarisation.
Where notarisation is legally required, it must be completed through the applicable authorised notarial process.
PGfy's digital agreement workflow can facilitate the electronic documentation journey, while registration and notarisation requirements remain subject to applicable law.
PGfy believes tenants should clearly understand what they are paying for.
A typical checkout can display:
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Government Stamp Duty | ₹XXX |
| Government Registration Fee | ₹XXX |
| eSign / Signing Charge | ₹XX |
| PGfy e-Agreement Service | ₹XX |
| Total Payable | ₹XXX |
Government charges should be clearly separated from PGfy's own service charges.
Depending on the applicable workflow and legal requirements, digital documentation can be used for documents such as:
The applicable stamping, signing, registration and notarisation requirements depend on the specific document and jurisdiction.
Imagine Rahul is moving from Chennai to Bengaluru for work. He selects a PG on PGfy.
PG Selected ↓ Bed Booked ↓ KYC Completed ↓ Agreement Generated ↓ Rent & Deposit Verified ↓ Applicable Stamp Duty Calculated ↓ e-Stamp Completed ↓ Agreement Reviewed ↓ Aadhaar/e-KYC eSign Completed ↓ Property Manager Signs ↓ Completed Agreement Available ↓ Rahul Moves In
The entire documentation journey can be managed digitally instead of coordinating physical paperwork between the tenant and property manager.
The future of renting is not simply about finding a property online.
It is about digitising the complete journey:
Discover → Book → Verify → Agree → Stamp → Sign → Pay → Move In → Stay → Move Out
PGfy e-Agreement brings the agreement stage into this connected accommodation ecosystem.
This page is provided for general informational and educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.
The requirements relating to stamp duty, e-stamping, electronic signatures, registration, notarisation and execution of agreements may vary according to the State/Union Territory, document type, agreement duration and other circumstances.
Government rules, rates and procedures may change from time to time. The applicable government-prescribed requirements and charges at the time of execution should always take precedence.
PGfy provides a technology-enabled digital agreement workflow. It does not independently determine government stamp-duty rates or guarantee that every agreement is registered, notarised or legally enforceable.