How to get a Legal Heir Certificate in Bihar
1 Oct, 2023 . 5 min read

How to get a Legal Heir Certificate in Bihar

I. Introduction ‍A legal heir certificate is a government document that is given to family members after the head of the family dies. The certificate is given to the family heir for them to take advantage of the government's different benefits. In this blog, we go into great depth about the process for acquiring a Bihar legal heir certificate.

II. Required Information ‍To obtain a legal heir certificate in Bihar, you need to provide the following information:

  • Name of the deceased
  • Details of the family members
  • Date of application
  • Residential address
  • Applicant's signature

III. Required Documents These are the following required documents to obtain a legal heir certificate in Bihar:

  • Duly filled application form
  • Death certificate
  • Identity Card
  • Ration card
  • Aadhaar Card

IV. Application Procedure

Step 1: Approach the Taluk Office The applicant must visit the nearest Tahasildar or Taluk office. Alternatively, they can contact a local District Civil Court to request the certificate.

Step 2: Receive the application The application form must be obtained by the applicant from the relevant officer.

Step 3: Enter the Details After that, the applicant must fill the required information in the application form.

Step 4: Attach the Documents The applicant must submit the application form together with any necessary supporting documentation.

Step 5: Submit the application The person making the request must submit their application to the appropriate officer

Step 6: Verification Process The village administrative officials and the local revenue officers will verify the application after it is submitted.

Step 7: Issuing the certificate The applicant receives the certificate once all the steps have been successfully completed.

V. Fee Structure ‍A fee of Rs. 2 must be paid in the form of court stamps on the application.

VI. Processing Time ‍The processing of the certificate must take place over a period of 30 days.

VII. Contact Details

  • Nearest Taluk / Thasildhar Office
  • District Civil Court of the area

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