ஒரு குடும்பத்தில் ஒருவர் இறந்த பிறகு, அவருடைய legal heirs யார் என்பதை establish செய்ய பல Government, bank, pension, property மற்றும் financial processes-ல் Legal Heir Certificate தேவைப்படலாம்.
Tamil Nadu-ல் Legal Heir Certificate தற்போது Revenue Department-ன் e-Sevai service ஆக available உள்ளது.
Service Code:
REV-114 — Legal Heir Certificate
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What is a Legal Heir Certificate?
Legal Heir Certificate என்பது deceased person-ன் surviving legal family members / heirs பற்றிய details certify செய்ய Revenue authority மூலம் issue செய்யப்படும் certificate.
இது பல routine administrative processes-க்கு supporting document ஆக பயன்படலாம்.
For more Tamil Nadu e-Sevai assistance, visit our e-Sevai Services page.
Who May Need a Legal Heir Certificate?
Common uses include:
Family Pension
Government Benefits
Bank-related Claims
Insurance-related Documentation
Service Benefits
Property / Revenue Record-related Processes
Utility / Account Transfer
Other succession-related administrative requirements
Exact requirement concerned department / institution அடிப்படையில் மாறும்.
Legal Heir Certificate Service Code
Tamil Nadu e-Sevai currently lists:
REV-114 — Legal Heir Certificate
under Revenue Department services.
Where Can You Apply?
Application can be submitted through applicable Tamil Nadu e-Sevai system / authorised service centre.
TNeGA also provides citizen e-Sevai services online where applicable.
CAN Number — Important
Tamil Nadu e-Sevai uses CAN — Citizen Access Number.
TNeGA official FAQ states CAN is required to avail e-Sevai services offered through TNeGA.
Legal Heir Certificate training manual also states applicant should have a unique CAN number.
If CAN is not available, applicable CAN registration process must first be completed.
Basic Documents to Keep Ready
Exact document requirements can vary depending on family situation.
Generally keep ready:
Death Certificate of the deceased
Applicant Aadhaar / Identity Proof
Applicant Address Proof
Deceased person's last residential address details
Family / Ration Card details, if applicable
Details of all surviving legal heirs
Relationship details
Self-Declaration
Other supporting documents requested by Revenue authority
Current checklist should be verified before final submission.
Important — Deceased Person's Address
Legal Heir Certificate application jurisdiction is important.
Chennai District official workflow states the application is processed based on the residence of the deceased person before death.
Therefore, correctly provide:
Deceased person's last ordinary residence
Taluk
District
Village / Area
Address details
Self-Declaration
Official Chennai e-Governance information lists a self-declaration of the spouse indicating all other legal heirs among Legal Heir Certificate supporting requirements.
Where the spouse is not the applicant or family circumstances differ, the concerned Revenue authority may require suitable declaration / supporting information.
Details of Legal Heirs
Prepare complete family information carefully.
Depending on the family situation, relevant members may include:
Spouse
Son
Daughter
Mother
Other eligible legal heirs
Do not omit a genuine heir.
Exact legal-heir determination can depend on personal law and factual circumstances.
Legal Heir Certificate — Step-by-Step Process
Step 1 — Obtain Death Certificate
Before applying, ensure the death is officially registered and Death Certificate is available.
Check:
Deceased Name
Date of Death
Place of Death
Registration details
Step 2 — Prepare CAN
Applicant should have a valid Citizen Access Number — CAN.
Verify:
Applicant Name
Mobile
Aadhaar
Address
Other CAN profile details
Step 3 — Select REV-114
In e-Sevai:
Revenue Department → REV-114 Legal Heir Certificate
select செய்யவும்.
Step 4 — Enter Deceased Person Details
Fill accurately:
Name
Date of Death
Last Residential Address
Relationship with Applicant
Other requested particulars
Step 5 — Enter All Legal Heirs
Provide complete details of surviving legal heirs.
Typical information may include:
Name
Age
Relationship
Address
Other requested identification details
Step 6 — Upload Supporting Documents
Upload applicable:
Death Certificate
Applicant proof
Address proof
Family-related supporting documents
Self-Declaration
Other required documents
Ensure documents are:
Clear
Readable
Complete
Correct
Step 7 — Review Application
Before submission, cross-check:
Deceased Name
Date of Death
Address
All Legal Heir Names
Relationship
Document uploads
Small spelling mistakes can create future mismatch.
Step 8 — Submit Application
Submit the application and save:
Application Number
Acknowledgement
Receipt
Step 9 — Revenue Verification
Chennai District's published workflow for Legal Heir Certificate shows:
CSC / Application Initiation
↓
VAO
↓
Revenue Inspector — RI
↓
Headquarters Deputy Tahsildar — HQDT
↓
Tahsildar — Approver
Actual field verification / processing may depend on the case and jurisdiction.
Step 10 — Track Application Status
Tamil Nadu e-District provides application-status facilities for Revenue Department services including Legal Heir Certificate.
Keep your application / certificate details safely.
Step 11 — Certificate Verification
Tamil Nadu e-District also provides online certificate genuineness verification.
This can be useful when a department / institution wants to confirm certificate authenticity.
Legal Heir Certificate Checklist
Death Certificate available
Deceased Name checked
Date of Death checked
Last Residential Address confirmed
Applicant Aadhaar ready
Applicant Address Proof ready
CAN available
Spouse details ready
Children details ready
Mother / other applicable heir details checked
All legal heirs included
Self-Declaration ready
Supporting documents scanned clearly
REV-114 selected
Application number saved
Status tracked
Common Mistakes
Missing One Legal Heir
Do not intentionally omit a surviving eligible heir.
This can create serious problems later.
Wrong Name Spelling
Check names against Aadhaar / Birth / Marriage / other supporting records.
Wrong Address
Application jurisdiction may depend on the deceased person's residence before death.
Applying Without Death Certificate
Death registration should be properly completed first.
Poor-quality Scans
Blurred documents may cause verification issues.
Confusing Legal Heir Certificate with Succession Certificate
These two are not always the same.
Legal Heir Certificate vs Succession Certificate
This distinction is very important.
Legal Heir Certificate
Typically used for various administrative / family-benefit / Revenue-related purposes.
Succession Certificate
A Succession Certificate is a judicial certificate issued by a competent court under applicable succession law, particularly in certain debt / securities matters.
Therefore:
Legal Heir Certificate ≠ Succession Certificate
The bank, court, insurer or institution may specifically ask for one or the other.
Legal Heir Certificate for Property
Property-related use requires extra care.
A Legal Heir Certificate may help establish family-heir details for certain administrative purposes.
But it does not by itself:
Prove perfect property title
Automatically transfer property ownership
Resolve inheritance disputes
Replace a Will / Probate where legally required
Replace a Release / Partition / Settlement document
For inheritance property, obtain qualified legal advice.
Legal Heir Certificate for Bank Claims
A bank may ask for:
Death Certificate
Legal Heir Certificate
Nominee details
Claim form
KYC
Indemnity
Succession Certificate, in some situations
Other bank-specific documents
Bank requirements vary based on:
Account type
Nomination
Amount
Dispute status
Internal policy
Legal Heir Certificate for Pension
It may be used in:
Family Pension
Government Employee Benefits
Retirement Benefit Claims
Other service-related claims
Concerned department's exact checklist should be followed.
Certificate Status & Verification
After application submission:
Application Status
can be checked through applicable Tamil Nadu e-District facilities.
Issued certificate genuineness can also be verified using the e-District verification system.
Need Legal Heir Certificate Assistance?
SRI ANNAMALAI CONSULTANCY மூலம் selected Legal Heir Certificate-related assistance:
REV-114 Application Assistance
CAN Registration / Profile Assistance
Legal Heir Details Preparation
Document Checklist
Death Certificate-related Document Support
Self-Declaration Preparation Assistance
Scan / PDF Preparation
Application Status Assistance
Certificate Download / Print Assistance
SRI ANNAMALAI CONSULTANCY
e-Sevai • Legal Heir • Certificates • Documentation Assistance
Mobile: 98405 29150
WhatsApp: 75500 08616
WhatsApp Enquiry Format
Hello SRI ANNAMALAI CONSULTANCY,
I need assistance for Legal Heir Certificate.
Deceased Person Name:
Date of Death:
Last Address:
District / Taluk:
Death Certificate Available: Yes / No
Applicant Relationship:
Number of Legal Heirs:
CAN Available: Yes / No
Please send the current document checklist, process and service charges.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the e-Sevai code for Legal Heir Certificate?
Tamil Nadu e-Sevai currently lists Legal Heir Certificate as:
REV-114
Is CAN required?
TNeGA states CAN — Citizen Access Number — is required to avail e-Sevai services, and the REV-114 training manual requires the applicant to have a unique CAN.
Who approves a Legal Heir Certificate?
Chennai District's published Revenue workflow currently shows processing through VAO, RI and HQDT, with the Tahsildar as approver.
Which address determines jurisdiction?
The published Chennai workflow states processing is based on the deceased person's residence before death.
Is Legal Heir Certificate the same as Succession Certificate?
No. A Succession Certificate is a separate court-issued legal instrument used in applicable succession matters.
Can the certificate be verified online?
Tamil Nadu e-District currently provides certificate genuineness verification facilities.
Important Disclaimer
This article is for general information and documentation awareness.
Legal-heir eligibility can depend on family circumstances, personal law, succession rules and the purpose for which the certificate is requested.
SRI ANNAMALAI CONSULTANCY is an independent documentation and application-assistance provider. We do not determine inheritance rights or provide legal title certification.
Application scrutiny, field verification and final Legal Heir Certificate approval are subject to the Tamil Nadu Revenue Department and concerned Tahsildar.
For disputed heirs, Will, inheritance, succession, property title or court-related matters, consult a qualified legal professional.
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Legal Heir Certificate • e-Sevai • Revenue Services • Documentation
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