Is legal heir certificate mandatory for property transfer?

Is a legal heir certificate mandatory for the property transfer?

When do you need a legal heir certificate?

• Approving and processing the dead employee's family pension.
• Receiving government necessities, such as provident funds, gratuities, etc.
• To get hired based on a supportive approach.
• For the transfer of the dead person's properties and belongings to his successors. It includes transferring ownership of a vehicle or a phone or energy connection.
• For compensation claims.

Who may submit a legal heir certificate application?

• The deceased person's partner
• Deceased person's children (son/daughter)
• Death victim's parents
• Adopted siblings of the deceased

How to apply for legal heir certificate?

1. An appointment with the Tahasildar is required for the application. You may also contact a District Civil Court lawyer for submitting the same application.
2. The interested Tahasildar officer must provide you with an application form.
3. You have to enter every piece of information that is needed.
4. You must complete the application form by providing all necessary information and attaching any required papers.
5. You must include a stamp of Rs.2 in order to submit the application.
6. You must hand the application form to the authorised official in the Tahasildar office.
7. The Village Administrative Officer and Revenue Inspector will examine the application for accuracy.