Legal Heir Certificate
Incorporate your Legal Heir Certificate with expert CA/CS support — SPICe+ filing, DIN, DSC, PAN, TAN, MoA & AoA drafting included.
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About this service
Legal Heir Certificate is a key regulatory filing administered by the relevant statutory authority. Filing is executed via State-specific application form: **Maharashtra** — Form 7 (Annexure C to Maharashtra Revenue Manual — "Application for Legal Heir Certificate"); **Karnataka** — Form 7 (Karnataka Revenue Manual); **Tamil Nadu** — Form (Annexure to Tamil Nadu Revenue Manual); **Telangana / AP** — Form (MRO Office — "Legal Heir Certificate Application"); **Delhi** — Form (SDM Office — Annexure to Delhi Revenue Manual — "Affidavit-cum-Application for Legal Heir Certificate"); **West Bengal** — Form (BDO Office — "Legal Heir Certificate Application"). Online application portals: **eDistrict Maharashtra** (https://edistrict.maharashtra.gov.in); **Karnataka Bhoomi** (https://landrecords.karnataka.gov.in); **MeeSeva Telangana** (https://meeseva.telangana.gov.in); **e-District Delhi** (https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in); **Bangla Online WB** (https://banglaonline.gov.in). under **No central statute** — Legal Heir Certificate is an administrative certificate issued by the **Revenue Department of each State / Union Territory** under state-specific Revenue Code / Manual of Revenue Accounts / Tahsildar's Rules. Examples: **Maharashtra** — Maharashtra Land Revenue Code 1966 — Section 16 (Tahsildar's powers) + Maharashtra Revenue Manual — Rule 7 — Legal Heir Certificate (Form 7-A); **Karnataka** — Karnataka Land Revenue Act 1964 — Sections 7, 11 + Karnataka Revenue Manual — Form 7 (Legal Heir Certificate) issued by Tahsildar / Assistant Commissioner; **Tamil Nadu** — Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act 1994 + Tamil Nadu Revenue Manual — Legal Heir Certificate (Form) issued by Tahsildar; **Telangana & Andhra Pradesh** — Telangana Revenue Manual / AP Revenue Manual — Legal Heir Certificate by Tahsildar / Mandal Revenue Officer (MRO); **Delhi** — Delhi Revenue Department — SDM (Sub-Divisional Magistrate) issues Legal Heir Certificate under Delhi Revenue Department Manual; **West Bengal** — West Bengal Land Reforms Act 1955 + West Bengal Government Rules — Legal Heir Certificate by Block Development Officer (BDO) / SDO. **National Generic Document Registration System (NGDRS)** — https://ngdrs.gov.in — online portal for legal heir certificate in select states.. Our specialist-led team ensures full compliance with statutory documentation, eligibility verification, and expedited government approval.
Eligibility & thresholds
- Any surviving family member of the deceased — typically spouse, son / daughter, father / mother, brother / sister (Class I heirs under Hindu Succession Act 1956 s.8 Schedule — for Hindus / Buddhists / Jains / Sikhs)
- spouse / children / parents (for Christians under ISA s.32-49)
- spouse / children / parents (for Muslims under Shariat). Applicant must be a surviving legal heir of the deceased.
- Standard regulatory ceilings apply
- Compliance with sectoral guidelines
- Valid across designated jurisdictions
- Adherence to governing Act
- Transparent statutory fee schedule
- Mandatory periodic audit disclosures
What's included
Everything in one transparent fee — no add-ons, no surprises.
Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. All figures verified as of 25 August 2026.
| Fee Component | Amount (₹) | Basis / Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Heir Certificate Statutory Fee | ₹2 - ₹20 | Official government fee schedule (separate from professional fee)Statutory Authority |
| Total Government Fee | ₹2 - ₹20 | (for default assumptions stated below) |
Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. Verified 25 August 2026.
Required documents
Each list identifies exactly what to provide — and what you do not need to submit. Use the accordions to expand.
How it works
Each step is labelled with who performs it — Customer, I-Pro, or the Regulator. Form names are linked to the official portal.
- 1Customer⏱ Day 1
Requirement Review & Eligibility Check
Initial consultation to verify statutory eligibility and compile required prerequisites. - 2I-Pro⏱ Day 1–2
Document Verification & Pre-Scrutiny
Comprehensive audit of applicant KYC, business records, and address proofs. - 3I-Pro⏱ Day 2–3
Statutory Form Preparation & Drafting
Drafting official application forms, affidavits, and supporting declarations. - 4I-Pro⏱ Day 3–4
Submission on Competent Portal
Electronic filing on official department portal with fee payment and receipt generation. - 5Regulator⏱ Day 4–7
Authority Scrutiny & Liaison
Tracking department scrutiny, responding to officer queries, and milestone alerts. - 6Government⏱ Day 7–10
Final Approval & Certificate Delivery
Official statutory certificate delivery along with ongoing compliance guidance.
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