Do you have to pay stamp duty when you inherit a property?
Do you have to pay stamp duty when you inherit a property?
Do you have to pay stamp duty when you inherit a property?
Do you have to pay stamp duty when you inherit a property?
As a general rule, no. Legal heirs are exempt from stamp duty on the portion of the property corresponding to their inheritance share. However, if you acquire more than your share, for example by buying out siblings, you must pay 2.5 percent of the market value on the excess portion.
Epilog is made so that you can handle the inheritance settlement yourself - but you are not alone. With Epilog, you have unlimited access to guidance from a lawyer, so that you get security and support when you need it.
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Inger Sophie Haukeland
Legal counsel at Epilog
Last updated
· October 20, 2026
Inger Sophie Haukeland
Legal counsel at Epilog
Last updated
· October 20, 2026
Inger Sophie Haukeland
Legal counsel at Epilog
Last updated
· October 20, 2026
What is stamp duty?
Document duty is a state fee of 2.5 percent of the property's market value when registering that you are the new owner. It applies to freehold homes, holiday homes, and plots of land – but not housing cooperative shares. In addition, there is a registration fee of 545 NOK (2026), which is paid regardless.
What is stamp duty?
Document duty is a state fee of 2.5 percent of the property's market value when registering that you are the new owner. It applies to freehold homes, holiday homes, and plots of land – but not housing cooperative shares. In addition, there is a registration fee of 545 NOK (2026), which is paid regardless.
What is stamp duty?
Document duty is a state fee of 2.5 percent of the property's market value when registering that you are the new owner. It applies to freehold homes, holiday homes, and plots of land – but not housing cooperative shares. In addition, there is a registration fee of 545 NOK (2026), which is paid regardless.
When are you exempt from stamp duty?
When are you exempt from stamp duty?
Epilog is made so that you can handle the inheritance settlement yourself - but you are not alone. With Epilog, you have unlimited access to guidance from a lawyer, so that you get security and support when you need it.
Email: hei@epilog.no
Tel: 22 22 22 43
Heirs according to the law
For example, children – are exempt from the fee for their share of the property. If three siblings inherit a home together and take it over jointly with an equal share each, there is no document duty.
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Email: hei@epilog.no
Tel: 22 22 22 43
Heirs according to the law
For example, children – are exempt from the fee for their share of the property. If three siblings inherit a home together and take it over jointly with an equal share each, there is no document duty.
Epilog is made so that you can handle the inheritance settlement yourself - but you are not alone. With Epilog, you have unlimited access to guidance from a lawyer, so that you get security and support when you need it.
Email: hei@epilog.no
Tel: 22 22 22 43
Heirs according to the law
For example, children – are exempt from the fee for their share of the property. If three siblings inherit a home together and take it over jointly with an equal share each, there is no document duty.
Epilog is made so that you can handle the inheritance settlement yourself - but you are not alone. With Epilog, you have unlimited access to guidance from a lawyer, so that you get security and support when you need it.
Email: hei@epilog.no
Tel: 22 22 22 43
Surviving spouse
The surviving spouse is always exempt from document duty on property transferred from the deceased spouse.
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Surviving spouse
The surviving spouse is always exempt from document duty on property transferred from the deceased spouse.
Epilog is made so that you can handle the inheritance settlement yourself - but you are not alone. With Epilog, you have unlimited access to guidance from a lawyer, so that you get security and support when you need it.
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Tel: 22 22 22 43
Surviving spouse
The surviving spouse is always exempt from document duty on property transferred from the deceased spouse.
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Tel: 22 22 22 43
Surviving cohabitant
A surviving cohabitant is exempt for the joint residence, provided you shared the same registered address in the National Population Register at the time of death. The exemption does not apply to a cabin or other properties.
Epilog is made so that you can handle the inheritance settlement yourself - but you are not alone. With Epilog, you have unlimited access to guidance from a lawyer, so that you get security and support when you need it.
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Surviving cohabitant
A surviving cohabitant is exempt for the joint residence, provided you shared the same registered address in the National Population Register at the time of death. The exemption does not apply to a cabin or other properties.
Epilog is made so that you can handle the inheritance settlement yourself - but you are not alone. With Epilog, you have unlimited access to guidance from a lawyer, so that you get security and support when you need it.
Email: hei@epilog.no
Tel: 22 22 22 43
Surviving cohabitant
A surviving cohabitant is exempt for the joint residence, provided you shared the same registered address in the National Population Register at the time of death. The exemption does not apply to a cabin or other properties.
When do you need to pay?
When do you need to pay?
When do you need to pay?
Epilog is made so that you can handle the inheritance settlement yourself - but you are not alone. With Epilog, you have unlimited access to guidance from a lawyer, so that you get security and support when you need it.
Email: hei@epilog.no
Tel: 22 22 22 43
When you take over more than your share
If you buy out siblings, you pay stamp duty on the shares you take over from them.
Epilog is made so that you can handle the inheritance settlement yourself - but you are not alone. With Epilog, you have unlimited access to guidance from a lawyer, so that you get security and support when you need it.
Email: hei@epilog.no
Tel: 22 22 22 43
When you take over more than your share
If you buy out siblings, you pay stamp duty on the shares you take over from them.
Epilog is made so that you can handle the inheritance settlement yourself - but you are not alone. With Epilog, you have unlimited access to guidance from a lawyer, so that you get security and support when you need it.
Email: hei@epilog.no
Tel: 22 22 22 43
When you take over more than your share
If you buy out siblings, you pay stamp duty on the shares you take over from them.
Epilog is made so that you can handle the inheritance settlement yourself - but you are not alone. With Epilog, you have unlimited access to guidance from a lawyer, so that you get security and support when you need it.
Email: hei@epilog.no
Tel: 22 22 22 43
When you inherit under a will
Testamentary heirs who are not also statutory heirs must pay stamp duty, unless the property is resold in the same transfer.
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When you inherit under a will
Testamentary heirs who are not also statutory heirs must pay stamp duty, unless the property is resold in the same transfer.
Epilog is made so that you can handle the inheritance settlement yourself - but you are not alone. With Epilog, you have unlimited access to guidance from a lawyer, so that you get security and support when you need it.
Email: hei@epilog.no
Tel: 22 22 22 43
When you inherit under a will
Testamentary heirs who are not also statutory heirs must pay stamp duty, unless the property is resold in the same transfer.
Epilog is made so that you can handle the inheritance settlement yourself - but you are not alone. With Epilog, you have unlimited access to guidance from a lawyer, so that you get security and support when you need it.
Email: hei@epilog.no
Tel: 22 22 22 43
When the property was gifted during the deceased's lifetime
A property transferred to children as a gift or an advance on inheritance triggers full stamp duty on the entire value
Epilog is made so that you can handle the inheritance settlement yourself - but you are not alone. With Epilog, you have unlimited access to guidance from a lawyer, so that you get security and support when you need it.
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When the property was gifted during the deceased's lifetime
A property transferred to children as a gift or an advance on inheritance triggers full stamp duty on the entire value
Epilog is made so that you can handle the inheritance settlement yourself - but you are not alone. With Epilog, you have unlimited access to guidance from a lawyer, so that you get security and support when you need it.
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Tel: 22 22 22 43
When the property was gifted during the deceased's lifetime
A property transferred to children as a gift or an advance on inheritance triggers full stamp duty on the entire value
Epilog is made so that you can handle the inheritance settlement yourself - but you are not alone. With Epilog, you have unlimited access to guidance from a lawyer, so that you get security and support when you need it.
Email: hei@epilog.no
Tel: 22 22 22 43
Upon distribution from an undivided estate
If an heir receives property from the undivided estate before the settlement is completed, the exemption only applies to the heir's share of the inheritance. The remainder is taxable.
Epilog is made so that you can handle the inheritance settlement yourself - but you are not alone. With Epilog, you have unlimited access to guidance from a lawyer, so that you get security and support when you need it.
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Tel: 22 22 22 43
Upon distribution from an undivided estate
If an heir receives property from the undivided estate before the settlement is completed, the exemption only applies to the heir's share of the inheritance. The remainder is taxable.
Epilog is made so that you can handle the inheritance settlement yourself - but you are not alone. With Epilog, you have unlimited access to guidance from a lawyer, so that you get security and support when you need it.
Email: hei@epilog.no
Tel: 22 22 22 43
Upon distribution from an undivided estate
If an heir receives property from the undivided estate before the settlement is completed, the exemption only applies to the heir's share of the inheritance. The remainder is taxable.
EXAMPLE:
Three siblings inherit a house worth 4 million
All three take over the house together:
No document fee. Only a registration fee of NOK 545.
One sister takes over the house and buys out the other two:
She pays stamp duty on the brothers' two-thirds share. She must therefore pay stamp duty of 2.5% on NOK 2,666,666.67, i.e. approx. 66,600.
The house is sold directly from the estate:
The heirs pay no stamp duty. It is the buyer who pays.
EXAMPLE:
Three siblings inherit a house worth 4 million
All three take over the house together:
No document fee. Only a registration fee of NOK 545.
One sister takes over the house and buys out the other two:
She pays stamp duty on the brothers' two-thirds share. She must therefore pay stamp duty of 2.5% on NOK 2,666,666.67, i.e. approx. 66,600.
The house is sold directly from the estate:
The heirs pay no stamp duty. It is the buyer who pays.
EXAMPLE:
Three siblings inherit a house worth 4 million
All three take over the house together:
No document fee. Only a registration fee of NOK 545.
One sister takes over the house and buys out the other two:
She pays stamp duty on the brothers' two-thirds share. She must therefore pay stamp duty of 2.5% on NOK 2,666,666.67, i.e. approx. 66,600.
The house is sold directly from the estate:
The heirs pay no stamp duty. It is the buyer who pays.
EXAMPLE:
Three siblings inherit a house worth 4 million
All three take over the house together:
No document fee. Only a registration fee of NOK 545.
One sister takes over the house and buys out the other two:
She pays stamp duty on the brothers' two-thirds share. She must therefore pay stamp duty of 2.5% on NOK 2,666,666.67, i.e. approx. 66,600.
The house is sold directly from the estate:
The heirs pay no stamp duty. It is the buyer who pays.
How to transfer the property
How to transfer the property
Epilog is made so that you can handle the inheritance settlement yourself - but you are not alone. With Epilog, you have unlimited access to guidance from a lawyer, so that you get security and support when you need it.
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In the case of private probate
In the case of a private probate, you must send a declaration of ownership and any deed of transfer to the Norwegian Mapping Authority (Kartverket), together with the probate certificate. All heirs and their shares must be stated.
Epilog is made so that you can handle the inheritance settlement yourself - but you are not alone. With Epilog, you have unlimited access to guidance from a lawyer, so that you get security and support when you need it.
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In the case of private probate
In the case of a private probate, you must send a declaration of ownership and any deed of transfer to the Norwegian Mapping Authority (Kartverket), together with the probate certificate. All heirs and their shares must be stated.
Epilog is made so that you can handle the inheritance settlement yourself - but you are not alone. With Epilog, you have unlimited access to guidance from a lawyer, so that you get security and support when you need it.
Email: hei@epilog.no
Tel: 22 22 22 43
In the case of private probate
In the case of a private probate, you must send a declaration of ownership and any deed of transfer to the Norwegian Mapping Authority (Kartverket), together with the probate certificate. All heirs and their shares must be stated.
Epilog is made so that you can handle the inheritance settlement yourself - but you are not alone. With Epilog, you have unlimited access to guidance from a lawyer, so that you get security and support when you need it.
Email: hei@epilog.no
Tel: 22 22 22 43
Public administration of the estate
In the case of public probate, it is the trustee who issues the deed of conveyance, together with a certificate of probate trustee.
Epilog is made so that you can handle the inheritance settlement yourself - but you are not alone. With Epilog, you have unlimited access to guidance from a lawyer, so that you get security and support when you need it.
Email: hei@epilog.no
Tel: 22 22 22 43
Public administration of the estate
In the case of public probate, it is the trustee who issues the deed of conveyance, together with a certificate of probate trustee.
Epilog is made so that you can handle the inheritance settlement yourself - but you are not alone. With Epilog, you have unlimited access to guidance from a lawyer, so that you get security and support when you need it.
Email: hei@epilog.no
Tel: 22 22 22 43
Public administration of the estate
In the case of public probate, it is the trustee who issues the deed of conveyance, together with a certificate of probate trustee.
Epilog is made so that you can handle the inheritance settlement yourself - but you are not alone. With Epilog, you have unlimited access to guidance from a lawyer, so that you get security and support when you need it.
Email: hei@epilog.no
Tel: 22 22 22 43
Will and prenuptial agreement
If a will or prenuptial agreement exists, these must be enclosed.
Epilog is made so that you can handle the inheritance settlement yourself - but you are not alone. With Epilog, you have unlimited access to guidance from a lawyer, so that you get security and support when you need it.
Email: hei@epilog.no
Tel: 22 22 22 43
Will and prenuptial agreement
If a will or prenuptial agreement exists, these must be enclosed.
Epilog is made so that you can handle the inheritance settlement yourself - but you are not alone. With Epilog, you have unlimited access to guidance from a lawyer, so that you get security and support when you need it.
Email: hei@epilog.no
Tel: 22 22 22 43
Will and prenuptial agreement
If a will or prenuptial agreement exists, these must be enclosed.
Epilog is made so that you can handle the inheritance settlement yourself - but you are not alone. With Epilog, you have unlimited access to guidance from a lawyer, so that you get security and support when you need it.
Email: hei@epilog.no
Tel: 22 22 22 43
Calculation of stamp duty
The fee is calculated based on today's market value – not what the property was purchased for.
Epilog is made so that you can handle the inheritance settlement yourself - but you are not alone. With Epilog, you have unlimited access to guidance from a lawyer, so that you get security and support when you need it.
Email: hei@epilog.no
Tel: 22 22 22 43
Calculation of stamp duty
The fee is calculated based on today's market value – not what the property was purchased for.
Epilog is made so that you can handle the inheritance settlement yourself - but you are not alone. With Epilog, you have unlimited access to guidance from a lawyer, so that you get security and support when you need it.
Email: hei@epilog.no
Tel: 22 22 22 43
Calculation of stamp duty
The fee is calculated based on today's market value – not what the property was purchased for.
Common pitfalls:
Common pitfalls:
Common pitfalls:
Epilog is made so that you can handle the inheritance settlement yourself - but you are not alone. With Epilog, you have unlimited access to guidance from a lawyer, so that you get security and support when you need it.
Email: hei@epilog.no
Tel: 22 22 22 43
Registering the property in the name of one heir before you have considered other solutions.
Epilog is made so that you can handle the inheritance settlement yourself - but you are not alone. With Epilog, you have unlimited access to guidance from a lawyer, so that you get security and support when you need it.
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Tel: 22 22 22 43
Registering the property in the name of one heir before you have considered other solutions.
Epilog is made so that you can handle the inheritance settlement yourself - but you are not alone. With Epilog, you have unlimited access to guidance from a lawyer, so that you get security and support when you need it.
Email: hei@epilog.no
Tel: 22 22 22 43
Registering the property in the name of one heir before you have considered other solutions.
Epilog is made so that you can handle the inheritance settlement yourself - but you are not alone. With Epilog, you have unlimited access to guidance from a lawyer, so that you get security and support when you need it.
Email: hei@epilog.no
Tel: 22 22 22 43
Transferring property to your children while you are still alive without knowing that it incurs full document duty.
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Transferring property to your children while you are still alive without knowing that it incurs full document duty.
Epilog is made so that you can handle the inheritance settlement yourself - but you are not alone. With Epilog, you have unlimited access to guidance from a lawyer, so that you get security and support when you need it.
Email: hei@epilog.no
Tel: 22 22 22 43
Transferring property to your children while you are still alive without knowing that it incurs full document duty.
Epilog is made so that you can handle the inheritance settlement yourself - but you are not alone. With Epilog, you have unlimited access to guidance from a lawyer, so that you get security and support when you need it.
Email: hei@epilog.no
Tel: 22 22 22 43
Forgetting that the cohabitant exemption only applies to the shared primary residence – not the cabin.
Epilog is made so that you can handle the inheritance settlement yourself - but you are not alone. With Epilog, you have unlimited access to guidance from a lawyer, so that you get security and support when you need it.
Email: hei@epilog.no
Tel: 22 22 22 43
Forgetting that the cohabitant exemption only applies to the shared primary residence – not the cabin.
Epilog is made so that you can handle the inheritance settlement yourself - but you are not alone. With Epilog, you have unlimited access to guidance from a lawyer, so that you get security and support when you need it.
Email: hei@epilog.no
Tel: 22 22 22 43
Forgetting that the cohabitant exemption only applies to the shared primary residence – not the cabin.
Are you transferring a home or cabin following a death?
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Are you transferring a home or cabin following a death?
Our lawyers are experts in inheritance law and will help you find the best solution for your family – before the property is deeded.
Are you transferring a home or cabin following a death?
Our lawyers are experts in inheritance law and will help you find the best solution for your family – before the property is deeded.
Are you transferring a home or cabin following a death?
Our lawyers are experts in inheritance law and will help you find the best solution for your family – before the property is deeded.
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Do you have questions about stamp duty?
Our lawyers are experts in inheritance law and will help you answer questions about stamp duty in an estate distribution.
Specialist lawyers
Our experienced lawyers have 15 years of experience in inheritance law
Do you have questions about stamp duty?
Our lawyers are experts in inheritance law and will help you answer questions about stamp duty in an estate distribution.
Specialist lawyers
Our experienced lawyers have 15 years of experience in inheritance law
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