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Non-disclosure agreement (NDA) format

An agreement in which one party promises to keep the other party's business information secret and to use it only for an agreed purpose.

What it is for

Use it before you share business plans, customer lists, designs or prices with a partner, vendor, investor, freelancer or employee, so that they cannot use or share it without your permission.

Who signs

Both parties sign. A company signs through an authorised person.

Licences that need this format

Attach these

  • ID proof of both parties (or authority letter or board resolution if a party is a company)
  • A list of the information being shared, if it helps

Stamp duty and registration

An NDA is a contract. It is commonly printed on stamp paper or e-stamp, and the value depends on your state. It does not have to be registered. Check the stamp value with your state's registration department or a lawyer.

Stamp duty depends on your state and on the document. We do not show an amount here, because it changes and differs by state. Check it on the official portal of your state's registration department. Portals we found on government sites (checked 21 Oct 2026):

For any other state, check stamp duty with your state's registration department.

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Where will you sign this?
The state and city change the laws and offices named in your document and in How to execute.
First Party (shares the information)
Second Party (receives the information)
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Ready-to-use template based on current law. For property sale, partnership or high-value agreements, get it checked by an advocate before signing.

Last reviewed: 30 Oct 2026

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NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT

This Agreement is made at ________ on this ________ between:

________, represented by ________, of ________, hereinafter called the "First Party";

AND

________, represented by ________, of ________, hereinafter called the "Second Party".

The First Party and the Second Party are together called the "Parties". The First Party wishes to share certain confidential information with the Second Party for the purpose of ________ (the "Purpose"). The Parties agree as follows:

1. Confidential information. "Confidential Information" means all business, technical, financial, customer, pricing and other information that the First Party shares with the Second Party, in any form, that is marked confidential or that a reasonable person would understand to be confidential. If both Parties share information, each Party is the First Party for its own information.

2. Use. The Second Party will use the Confidential Information only for the Purpose and for no other reason.

3. Secrecy. The Second Party will keep the Confidential Information secret, will protect it with at least the same care it uses for its own secret information, and will not share it with any person except its own staff or advisers who need it for the Purpose and are bound to keep it secret.

4. What is not covered. This Agreement does not cover information that is or becomes public without the fault of the Second Party, that the Second Party already knew or got lawfully from someone else, or that the Second Party must disclose by law or by order of a court or authority. In the last case the Second Party will tell the First Party first, where the law allows.

5. Return. On the written request of the First Party, or when the Purpose ends, the Second Party will return or destroy all the Confidential Information and confirm this in writing.

6. No licence. This Agreement does not give the Second Party any ownership or licence over the Confidential Information.

7. Term. This Agreement is effective from the date above and lasts for ________. The duty to keep the Confidential Information secret continues for ________ after that.

8. Remedies. The Parties agree that a breach may cause harm that money alone cannot fix, and the First Party may ask a court for an order to stop the breach, as well as for any other remedy the law gives.

9. No other agreement. This Agreement does not create a partnership or any duty to do business together.

10. Changes. This Agreement can be changed only in writing signed by both Parties.

11. Disputes. The Parties will first try to settle any dispute by talking. If that fails, the courts at ________ will have jurisdiction, and the law of India will apply.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties have signed this Agreement on the date written above.

First Party
Signature: ______________________
Name: ________

Second Party
Signature: ______________________
Name: ________

How to execute this document

  • Stamp paper: The value depends on your state and on the document. See the stamp duty calculators for official rates. Stamp duty calculators
  • Notarisation: Optional.
  • Registration: Not needed.
  • Who signs: Both parties sign. A company signs through an authorised person.
  • Witnesses: 2 adults who see you sign. Each writes name, address and signature.
  • ID and photos: Carry original ID and a recent photo of every person who signs. Never write an Aadhaar number on the document.
  • Where to submit: Keep it with the parties. Take it to the Sub-Registrar office if it must be registered.

Common mistakes

  • Signing before the stamp paper is bought or before the registration slot.
  • Names or spellings that do not match the ID.
  • Leaving any blank line or a missing witness address.
  • Not registering a document that the law says must be registered.

Common questions

Is an NDA legally valid in India?
Yes. An NDA is a contract under the Indian Contract Act, 1872. It must be signed by both sides and have a lawful purpose. It is commonly printed on stamp paper.
How long should an NDA last?
Two to five years is common. Write a period that matches how long the information stays valuable. Trade secrets may be protected for longer.
Can I use one NDA for two way sharing?
Yes. This format says that if both parties share information, each is treated as the First Party for its own information.

Aksar pooche jaane wale sawaal

Yahi jaankari, Hinglish mein.

NDA kya hota hai aur kab chahiye?
NDA ek agreement hai jisme ek party doosri party ki business jaankari ko gupt rakhne ka vaada karti hai. Business plan, customer list ya price share karne se pehle yeh banwana chahiye.
Kya NDA India mein valid hota hai?
Haan, NDA Indian Contract Act ke tahat ek contract hai. Dono party ke sign hone chahiye aur uska maksad kanooni hona chahiye. Aam taur par stamp paper par banta hai.