Rent Receipt Generator (PDF)
Generate clean, employer-acceptable rent receipts as PDFs — for claiming HRA exemption under Sec 10(13A). No signup, no watermark, no email. Fill in once, generate as many months as you need.
Receipt details
When you need rent receipts
- HRA claim under old regime: employer asks for proof of rent paid (Form 12BB)
- Rent above ₹1 L/year: employer also needs landlord PAN
- ITR filing: if you forgot to submit to employer, you can still claim by attaching receipts
- Self-employed / freelancers: for Sec 80GG home rent deduction
Statutory requirements (rent receipts must include)
- Tenant name (you)
- Landlord name + address (and PAN if rent > ₹1 L/year)
- Rent amount + period covered
- Property address
- Revenue stamp (₹1) on receipts ≥ ₹5,000 — affixed by landlord, not you
- Landlord signature
This generator outputs all of the above in a clean format. Print, get the landlord to sign + affix revenue stamp (where applicable), submit to your employer with Form 12BB.
Frequently asked questions
Is a generated PDF acceptable to employers?▾
Yes — what matters legally is the landlord's signature + revenue stamp (for ≥ ₹5,000 receipts). The PDF is just the format. Print it, sign it, and you're compliant with Rule 26C of the Income-tax Rules.
Do I need a revenue stamp?▾
Only on monthly receipts of ₹5,000 or more (Indian Stamp Act §2(23)). The stamp costs ₹1, available at any post office. Affix it on the receipt, landlord signs across it.
What if my landlord doesn't have a PAN?▾
If your annual rent is below ₹1 lakh, PAN is not required. Above ₹1 L, employer cannot grant HRA exemption without landlord PAN. If landlord refuses, claim it directly in your ITR — Income Tax dept will accept Form 60 declaration in lieu of PAN.
I'm paying rent to my parents — is that allowed?▾
Yes, fully legal. Pay through bank transfer (creates audit trail), get receipts, and your parents must declare it as rental income. CBDT has issued multiple circulars confirming this is valid as long as the property is genuinely owned by them.
Can I generate backdated receipts?▾
You can generate the document for any past period, but landlord must actually sign + revenue-stamp it on the date shown. Falsifying signatures is fraud under Sec 277 of IT Act. Our generator just creates the format — what you do with it is your responsibility.