How to apply for Varisu Certificate online in Tamil Nadu?

Upon the demise of an individual, it is his or her legal heir(s) who are entitled to inherit the individual’s assets and properties. A legal heir certificateis a vital document for establishing the relationship between the deceased person and the legal heir(s). Usually, a surviving member should approach the municipal corporation office or tehsil office to obtain the certificate. In Tamil Nadu, one can apply for the legal heir certificate or Varisu certificate online.

In this article, we will discuss the importance of the Varisu certificate and the procedure to obtain the rev-114 legal heir certificate issued by the Revenue Department.

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How important is Varisu certificate or legal heir certificate?

Upon the demise of a registered owner of a property, a family member (spouse, child or parent) may have to prove that he/she is the legitimate heir to claim the assets or properties of the deceased person. There have been false claim cases over properties. Hence, obtaining a Varisu certificate becomes essential. The document is issued by the government authority after proper investigation of the eligible heir(s).

The Varisu certificate is required for various purposes. These include:

• Transfer of movable or immovable properties and assets of the deceased
• Identification of the legal owners after a person’s death
• Avoiding litigation cases by showing the Varisu certificate as proof of legal ownership
• Claiming insurance policy benefits, provident fund, and gratuity
• Sanction of family pension
• Transfer of properties of the deceased or purchase of ancestral property
• Receiving salary arrears (for state/central government employees)
• Gaining employment on compassionate grounds
• Transfer of deposits or investments
• Transfer of utilities

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Varisu certificate meaning

Varisu certificate is the legal document needed by the surviving members to establish their claim over the late family member’s properties or dues. Varisu certificate or legal heir certificate (in English) includes the name(s) of the legal heir(s) of the deceased and their relationship with the deceased. Thus, it helps in determining the appropriate successor. Varisu Certificate, in Tamil, is also known as Varisu Sandrithal.

 

Varisu certificate online: How to apply for legal heir certificate online in Tamil Nadu?

In the offline method for obtaining a legal heir certificate, the legal heir should approach the municipality office/tehsil office of the respective area, or the district civil court, and apply. However, citizens in Tamil Nadu can now go to the official government website for the Varisu certificate and apply online. The Tamil Nadu government provides the e-Sevai application, a facility for online access to several citizen-centric services through the Common Service Centers (CSCs).

Here is a step-by-step guide to obtain the legal heir certificate and download it.

Step 1: Visit the official TN e-Sevai portal and log in with your credentials.

 

 

First-time users are required to register on the website. Click on the ‘New User? Sign Up here’ option on the right-hand side of the main page.

Step 2: On the next page, provide details like full name, taluk, district, email ID, and mobile number. Enter the captcha and click on ‘Sign Up’.

 

 

Step 3: Enter the OTP (one time password) you receive on your mobile number.

Step 4: After successful verification, click on ‘Login’ and enter your login credentials. Users can also log in with their registered mobile number.

Step 5: Click on the ‘Service wise’ option on the left panel. From the available list of documents, click on REV-114 Legal Heir Certificate.

 

 

Step 6: A new window will appear, as shown below. Scroll down the page and click on ‘Proceed’.

 

 

Step 7: On the next page, submit relevant details like name, CAN number, father’s name, email Id, Aadhaar number, mobile number and date of birth. Click on ‘Search’. Users who do not have a CAN number need to register by clicking on the ‘Register CAN’ link.

 

 

Step 8: Now you can view the legal heir certificate form online. Complete the application form and upload the relevant documents. After uploading the documents, proceed to make the online payment.

On successful payment, you will get an acknowledgement receipt for the Varisu certificate application. You can download and save it for future reference. The receipt contains the application number that can be used to check the Varisu certificate application status.

 

Varisu certificate: How to download legal heir certificate in Tamil Nadu?

One can apply for a legal heir certificate online in Tamil Nadu from the official eSevai portal and download it from the same website. The applicant must check the application status online. Once the application is approved, the revenue department will issue the Varisu certificate that can be downloaded.

 

Varisu certificate eligibility

The following individuals are entitled to get the Varisu certificate in Tamil Nadu as per Indian law:

• Spouse (wife/husband) of the deceased
• Children (son/daughter) of the deceased
• Parents (mother/father) of the deceased
• Sibling (brother/sister) of the deceased

 

Varisu certificate: Documents required in Tamil Nadu

Legal heir certificate is of two types: One is the document issued by the Tahsildar of the respective district and another granted by courts to the legal heirs of deceased person.

Given below is the list of documents that one needs when applying for the REV-114 legal heir certificate in Tamil Nadu.

• A self-undertaking affidavit
• A valid identity proof of the applicant (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Driving License, Passport, or any government-issued ID card)
• Valid address proof of the applicant (Valid ID proofs, telephone/mobile bill, gas bill, bank passbook with name and address of the legal heir)
• Death certificate of the deceased
• Date of birth of legal heir(s) (birth certificate, PAN card, school transfer/leaving certificate, passport)
• Address proof of the deceased

If a child files an application for the legal heir certificate

• Records of parents’ deaths
• An application and a copy of applicant’s birth certificate, passport, UID, and TC

If spouse applies for a legal heir certificate

• Self-declaration of the spouse mentioning all legal heirs, including deceased individual’s deceased wife if she is applying for the certificate
• Aadhaar card, Passport, or Voter ID
• Marriage Registration Certificate
• Birth certificate/ Transfer Certificate of children

If a minor child is the applicant and parents are deceased

Records of parents’ deaths

• Proofs like Birth certificate, Passport, Aadhaar, TC of applicant and Aadhaar cards of all legal heirs
• An order from civil court establishing the heirs’ link to the guardian

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Varisu certificate online status

Applicants can check the status of their Varisu certificate online application in a few easy steps. Go to the TN edistrict Department login page and enter the application/acknowledgement number on the box on the top right corner.

 

 

Alternately, users can log in to the e-Sevai portal and click on the legal heir certificate. When redirected to a new page, click on the ‘Check status’ option to know the Varisu certificate application status.

Once the application gets approved by the authority and is digitally signed, the legal heir certificate in the online portal will be available for download.

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Varisu certificate application format

APPLICATION FORM FOR LEGALHEIRSHIP CERTIFICATE

Name of the Applicant:

Father/Husband’s Name:

Sex (M/F):

Residential Address :

Name of the deceased :

Death Certificate No. :

(Original Certificate to be enclosed) 

Legal Heirs of the deceased:

Sl.No.	Name	Age	Relationship	Marital Status
(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)

• If the applicant belongs to Islam Religion, the details of the legalheirs of the deceased as per Islamic Rules may be given.
• Purpose for which the certificate is required. (Necessary documents to be enclosed)
• Deceased had one wife/ two wives (Details of children of first wife / Second wife to be enclosed)
• Details

Ration Card No.

Relationship of the petitioner with the deceased

Date of application:

                                                                                        Signature of the Applicant

 

Varisu certificate format

The TN legal heir certificate should include a declaration regarding confirmation of the legal heirs. The document should also include the amount (arrears) to be paid to the legal heirs of the deceased, date and signature of the departmental head. There should be a provision for a small box that states the legal heirs and their relationship with the deceased individual.

 

How to get legal heir certificate offline?

One can also apply for a legal heir certificate offline by visiting the Taluk/Tahsildar office.

• Get the application form that is available for a price of Rs 60. To get the form for legal heir certificate, you can also download it online.
• Submit the form after entering all the relevant details and attaching necessary documents.

Once the form is submitted, the application will receive two tokens for a meeting with the VAO/RI within a few days.

At the back of the application form, the applicant should provide details:

• Information of the applicant in the first form
• A total of ten letters of recommendation to be mentioned in the second application form.

When the VAO signs the application, the legal heirs must be present, and the applicant’s signatures is also required. Once the verification of the legal heirs is complete, the VAO signs and seals the document.

The next step involves submission of the documents to the Revenue Inspector. The Revenue Inspector visits the applicant’s home for verifying VAO’s signature on the application.

The final step is applying for the tahsildar officer. To get the token number, the applicant should submit the RI and VAO forms at the Tahsildar office.

The Tahsildar will issue the Varisu certificate within 16 days of the submission once the token number is given.

A legal heir may apply for a legal heir certificate from a district court or a surviving member certificate for which an application must be submitted at the district magistrate’s office. After submitting the application, the individual must visit the district magistrate’s office for verification purpose and submission of documents.

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How to obtain legal heir certificate?

One can get a legal heir certificate from the relevant authority where the application was submitted. Another easy way to get the certificate is by downloading it online from the portal. An email or SMS is sent to the registered email ID or mobile number notifying the individual that the certificate is available.

 

How to track Varisu certificate in Tamil Nadu?

• Visit the official e-Sevai Services portal
• Choose Services and click on Legal heir, given on the left-hand side
• A new page will appear. Click on ‘Check Status’ to view the current status of your legal heir certificate.

 

Difference between legal heir certificate and surviving certificate

A surviving certificate is issued to a surviving member of the deceased. The purpose of this document is to obtain a declaration from legal authorities about the individuals alive after the deceased. On the other hand, a legal heirship certificate is provided to an individual who holds the claims of the deceased. However, one can only hold ownership of the property after they have been granted a succession certificate from the court.

One can obtain a legal heir certificate from the court. A surviving member certificate can be obtained from the DM’s office.

 

Is a person with the legal heir certificate allowed to sell the deceased’s property?

The legal heir certificate only establishes the certificate holder’s right to property transfer, claim insurance, receive dues, etc. They can only sell the deceased person’s property after obtaining a written consent and no-objection certificate (NOC) from other legal heirs of the deceased. One requires a succession certificate o be eligible to sell the property of the deceased.

 

FAQs

What is the cost of a legal heir certificate in India?

The cost of a legal heir certificate in India includes the stamp paper cost of Rs 20 and the stamp cost of Rs 2.

How long does it take to get a legal heir certificate?

It may take about 30 days to get a legal heir certificate.

Who can be legal heir?

The spouse, children, parents and siblings of the deceased person are the immediate legal heirs as per the law.

Is legal heir and family member certificate are same?

A family membership certificate is a document issued by the Village Officer to the family members confirming the status of the household members. This document is considered for resolving legal matters, execution of the partition deed, etc., but it lacks the legal sanctity of a legal heirship certificate.

Can a nominee become a legal heir?

Ownership rights will not be given to a nominee. A nominee is the trustee or caretaker of the property of the deceased, on behalf of the legal heirs.

What to do if you have not received the legal heir certificate?

If there is a delay in receiving the Varisu certificate, then you can approach the officials concerned or the Revenue Division Officer (RDO)/sub-collector for further proceedings.

How to get a copy of a legal heir certificate in Tamil Nadu?

Citizens of Tamil Nadu can visit the official TN e-Sevai portal to apply for and get a copy of legal heir certificate. They can also the offline method approach the municipality/tehsil office of the specific jurisdiction or the district civil court to get the Varisu Certificate through offline method.

How important is a legal heir certificate?

The legal heir certificate or Varisu certificate establishes the relationship between the deceased person and their legal heir. The certificate also proves the rights of the legal heirs to the transfer of movable or immovable properties.

Is a second wife a legal heir?

In case the second wife is legally married under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, she will be considered the legal heir of the deceased. The second wife is regarded legally married if the first marriage is dissolved through an order of divorce or if the first wife is dead. Children of the first wife and second wife will be the legal heirs of the deceased.

Who are the legal heirs of father?

According to the law, the class – 1 legal heirs of a father is his wife, mother, son and daughter.

How long is legal heir certificate valid in India?

A legal heir certificate or a Varisu Certificate has permanent validity. One can take any number of photocopies of the Certificate and get the same attested as true copies by the Head Quarters Deputy Tahsildar, and use it for all purposes.

Is married daughter a legal heir?

According to the law, daughter, whether she is married or not, is a legal heir and has the right to inherit a property and get an equal share as other legal heirs.

Is there a time limit for heirs?

A person can claim their rights on an ancestral property up to 12 years as per the law of Adverse Possession mentioned in the Article 65 Sch-I of the Limitation Act, 1963.

Can I claim property after 12 years?

As per the laws, one should claim their right over property within a timeline of 12 years. However, the court may accept or address one’s request if there is a valid reason to postpone the claim. One should submit their request and initiate a lawsuit to prevent the sale of the property within three years of its sale.

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