Legal Heir Certificate in Chhattisgarh (2025 Updated Offline Guide)

A Legal Heir Certificate in Chhattisgarh is issued by the Revenue Department to officially identify the lawful surviving heirs of a deceased person—especially when there is no Registered Will. This certificate is essential for property transfer, pension and PF claims, bank settlements, insurance, employment dues, government benefits, and inheritance-related matters.

While procedures may vary slightly across districts, the following guide applies statewide.

Who Can Apply?

Eligible legal heirs typically include:

• Spouse

• Children

• Parents

• In special cases: siblings or dependents (if no primary heirs exist)

Eligibility is based on family structure and applicable succession laws.

Where to Apply for a Legal Heir Certificate in Chhattisgarh

Legal Heir Certificates are processed through:

• Janpad Panchayat / Gram Panchayat

• Tehsil or Sub-Divisional Office

• Tahsildar (issuing authority)

• Lok Seva Kendra (Public Service Centre) for submission and status tracking

• Revenue Inspector or Patwari (for field verification)

For property disputes or asset ownership enforcement, a Succession Certificate from a civil court may be required instead.

Documents Required

(Requirements may differ by district and purpose)

• Death Certificate of the deceased

• ID proof of the applicant

• ID proof of all legal heirs

• Address proof (both applicant and deceased

• Proof of relationship (Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Ration Card, Samagra ID, Family Register, etc.)

• Purpose-specific documents (bank letter, pension paperwork, land records, insurance documents, etc.)

Step-by-Step Application Process (Chhattisgarh)

Applies to most districts and tehsils:

1. Visit the Tehsil Office or Lok Seva Kendra

Inform the staff that you want to apply for a Legal Heir Certificate.

2. Fill in the Application Form

Include:

• Name and date of death of the deceased

• Names and relationships of all legal heirs

• Full residential details

• Purpose of requesting the certificate

3. Attach Required Documents

Submit identity, address, purpose, and relationship proofs.

4. Verification & Enquiry

A Revenue Officer (Patwari/RI) may:

• Conduct a household visit

• Cross-check family structure using ration card, Samagra ID, or community records

• Confirm statements from neighbours or Panchayat representatives (if required)

5. Certificate Approval

Following successful verification, the application is sanctioned and signed by the Tahsildar or Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO/SDM).

6. Collect Your Certificate

You may receive:

• A physical signed certificate, or

• A digitally issued version accessible via the service portal

Processing time varies based on district workload and verification complexity.

Why a Legal Heir Certificate Is Needed in Chhattisgarh

Common use cases include:

• Mutation / transfer of land or immovable property

• PF, pension and government employee dues

• Bank deposits, FDs, and loan settlements

• Insurance claims and compensation cases

• Inheritance of assets and government schemes

AasaanWill Can Help

Every case is different. If you need clarity on:

• Whether you need a Legal Heir Certificate or Succession Certificate

• Whether an existing Will is sufficient

• How to apply when minors, NRIs, or disputed heirs are involved

• District-specific document requirements

Our experts guide you step-by-step based on Chhattisgarh Revenue rules and your asset structure.

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