A legal heir certificate is a document that the State Government issues to the next direct legal heir of a deceased when there is no will. By gaining this certificate, a holder can claim various government benefits, transfer of documents and complete the lawful process.

However, for this purpose, he/she needs to visit a Tahsildar or Revenue officer of the district. Read the following sections to know how to get a legal heir certificate in Karnataka in detail.

If you are finding how to get a Vamshavruksha certificate in Karnataka online, here is the step-by-step guide for you:

Step 1: Visit the online E-District portal of Karnataka.

Step 2: Locate an option mentioning 'Apply Online' on the homepage and click on it.

Step 3: It will redirect you to a login page where you must fill in your registered mobile number.

Step 4: Next, tap the 'proceed' button, and it will take you to the 'Nadakacheri' home page.

Step 5: Under the 'New Request' option, select 'Surviving Family Member'.

Step 6: It will open for you an application form for a legal heir certificate in Karnataka on a new tab.

Step 7: Fill up the details this form mentions and upload the required documents after scanning them.

Step 8: Lastly, click on 'Save' and make your online payment to complete the process.

As soon as it is done, an acknowledgement message will appear on your phone that will allow you to track your application status. However, if you want to carry the application process through an offline mode, that option is available too.

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Find the steps to how to get a legal heir certificate in Karnataka physically down here:

Step 1: You need to first go to the Nadakacheri office of your district to visit your Tehsildar.

Step 2: The officials will issue you an application form to apply for a legal certificate.

Step 3: Fill in this form carefully and ensure all data are correct. Then, submit it after attaching the required documents.

Step 4: After your authorities receive this application form, they will initiate the verification process and issue you a reference number to help track its status.

Step 5: If your village administrator and revenue officer do not find any issue, they send your legal heir certificate application to Tehsildar for a final report.

Step 6: Now, he/she shall decide whether to issue you this certificate or reject it.

The following are the documents required for a legal heir certificate in Karnataka. Make sure you furnish them at the time when applying for this certificate:

• Aadhaar card
• Voter ID card
• Ration Card
• Proof of address and birth date
• Death certificate of the deceased
• Affidavit or self-declaration form mentioning all surviving members
• Residence certificate of the deceased

Only those individuals having the following relationship with the deceased are eligible to apply for a legal heirship certificate in Karnataka:

• Spouse
• Father or Mother
• Son or Daughter (both married or unmarried)
• Siblings

After carrying out the application process, you can track the status of your request by following the below steps:

Step 1: Through the Nadakacheri portal, you will be able to track your application status. For this purpose, click on the 'Get status' option.

Step 2: If will require you to feed in your acknowledgement number given by the officials. After successfully typing it click on the 'Find' button. It will show you the status.

The site also allows you to download a legal heir certificate in Karnataka online. For this purpose, follow the below steps:

Step 1: Once you can see your status is 'Approved', locate the 'Print' option present at the bottom of the dialogue box and click on it.

Step 2: It will request you to feed in your acknowledgement number to proceed. Fill in and click on 'Search.'

Step 3: Your legal heir certificate will pop up on the screen. Hit the 'Download' button.

The following are the needs for a legal heir certificate in Karnataka:

• In case of a sudden demise, the following direct successor of the deceased, i.e., wife/husband, children, or parents, may need this legal heir certificate to carry out the transfer process. For example, transfer of electricity bill, telephone connection, house tax, bank account and others.
• If the deceased is a legal servant, this legal heir certificate is necessary to claim family pension, gratuity, provident fund, etc.
• To get an appointment for a job on the grounds of compassion.

There can be many other purposes.

If anyone in your family has passed away suddenly and you need to transfer all the necessary documents, you may require to apply for a legal heir certificate in Karnataka. In the above section, the process is explained in a straightforward manner to avoid mistakes and unnecessary delays. So, make sure to go through it carefully.