Do I need to pay stamp duty again if I inherit property?

Inheritance under a will (or under intestate succession law, if there's no will) is generally treated differently from a sale, and most states either exempt such transfers from stamp duty entirely or charge a significantly reduced, nominal rate compared to a regular sale transaction.

You would still typically need to go through the process of obtaining probate (if required in your state and circumstances) or otherwise establishing your entitlement, and get the property mutated in your name in local records, even though a full stamp duty payment like a sale isn't usually involved.

Exact rules and rates can vary somewhat by state, so it's worth confirming the specific stamp duty (if any) and procedural requirements applicable in your particular state with a local property lawyer, especially if the property is in a different state than where you currently reside.