What Is a Legal Heir Certificate?
Issued by the Tehsildar or Revenue authority, this certificate identifies the legal heirs of a deceased person. It is commonly required for property mutation, pension claims, bank account transfers, and insurance claims where the deceased left no Will.
Documents Typically Required
- Death certificate of the deceased
- Application form and identity proof of all legal heirs
- A supporting affidavit and local body/Patwari verification, where required