Certificate identifying legal heirs for pension/benefits
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₹50-200
Legal heirs of deceased government employee or pensioner
Family members to claim pension, gratuity, and government benefits of deceased
Get death certificate of deceased family member.
Prepare complete list of legal heirs with relationship details.
Submit application at Tehsil or Revenue office.
Submit death certificate, relationship proofs, and affidavit.
Officials verify claims and conduct inquiry if needed.
Get heirship certificate for claiming benefits.
To correct errors or update details on your Heirship Certificate, you need to approach the issuing authority — usually the municipal corporation, Tehsil, or relevant government office — with an affidavit and supporting documents.
Go to the official portal or office that issued your Heirship Certificate.
Request the correction/amendment form from the office or download it from the official portal.
Enter the correct information and attach a notarised affidavit stating the change required.
Provide documents substantiating the correction (e.g., school certificate, hospital records).
Submit the form and documents to the relevant authority for review.
Once verified, the updated certificate will be issued and available for collection or download.
Many states now offer digital download of your Heirship Certificate through official portals. You can also access it on DigiLocker — a government platform for storing and sharing digital documents.
Go to your state's e-District portal or https://services.india.gov.in/ to access your Heirship Certificate.
Enter your registration number or log in to find your certificate.
Click the download button to save a digitally signed copy of your certificate.
Alternatively, visit digilocker.gov.in and search for your Heirship Certificate to receive an officially linked digital copy.
You can track the status of your Heirship Certificate application online through your state's e-District or CRS portal using the reference number provided at the time of application.
Go to your state's e-District portal or https://services.india.gov.in/.
Look for the status tracking option on the home page or after logging in.
Enter the application or reference number from your application receipt.
View the current status of your Heirship Certificate. If approved, the download link may also be available here.
Heirship is for government benefits/pension. Legal heir is for claiming assets/property.
Spouse, children, parents in order of succession as per law.
No, heirship certificate is issued by revenue authorities, not court.
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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