Certificate to establish legal heirs of deceased
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₹50-200 (varies by state)
Legal heirs of deceased person
Family members to claim assets, insurance, pension, and property of deceased
Obtain death certificate of deceased family member.
Prepare list of all legal heirs with relationship details.
Go to Tehsil or Revenue office with all heirs (if possible).
File application with death certificate, relationship proofs, and affidavit.
Officials verify claims and may conduct inquiry.
Get legal heir certificate listing all rightful heirs.
To correct errors or update details on your Legal Heir 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 Legal Heir 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 Legal Heir 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 Legal Heir 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 Legal Heir Certificate to receive an officially linked digital copy.
You can track the status of your Legal Heir 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 Legal Heir Certificate. If approved, the download link may also be available here.
Spouse, children, parents, and siblings (in order of succession as per law).
No. Legal heir certificate is for claiming benefits. Succession certificate (from court) is for property transfer.
Yes, but certificate will list all legal heirs, not just the applicant.
A Legal Heir Certificate is issued by the Tahsildar/Revenue Officer to identify living heirs and is generally used for claiming provident funds, insurance, or transferring utilities. A Succession Certificate is issued by a Civil Court and is required to claim larger debts, securities, or disputed property titles.
You will need the original Death Certificate of the deceased, identity/address proofs of all legal heirs, an affidavit declaring the heirs, and the applicant's resident proof.
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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