How to get Legal Heir Certificate in Tamil Nadu?

If the head or a member of the family expires, the next direct Legal Heir of the deceased such as the wife or husband or son or daughter or mother may apply for a Legal-Heirship Certificate on the application for the purpose of transferring Electricity connection, House Tax, Telephone connection/patta transfer, Bank Account, etc.

If the person who died is a Government servant, a Legal Heir Certificate is issued for sanction of family pension, and for getting an appointment on compassionate grounds.

Documents Required for Legal Heir Certificate in Tamil Nadu

Following are the documents required for the Legal Heir Certificate in Tamil Nadu.

• Address of the deceased where he ordinarily resided

• Self-Declaration of the spouse indicating all other Legal Heirs (Including Mother-In-Law)

• Marriage Registration Certificate/Passport/Voter ID/Aadhar Card/NPR data to establish a relationship

• Birth Certificate of all the children/ T.C of all the Children

• Death Certificate of the deceased

Apply Online for Legal Heir Certificate in Tamil Nadu

For applying Legal Heir Certificate online in Tamil Nadu, you need to complete the following tasks.

• Register in the TN eSevai portal

• Register for CAN to access the application form

TNeSevai Registration

Follow the below steps to register in the eSevai portal.

• Visit TN eSevai portal

• Click on “Citizen Login”

• If you are a new user, click on "New User"

• Enter the required details.

• You will receive an OTP in your registered mobile number to register in the esevai portal.

• Once registered, log into the website.

• Select “Revenue Department”

• Select “REV-114 Legal Heir Certificate in Tamil Nadu” from the list.

• Click on "Proceed"

What is CAN?

CAN is Citizen Access Number required to avail all e-Sevai services offered by various departments through TNeGA.

An applicant can apply for the Legal Heir Certificate provided he/she is having a unique Citizen Access Number (CAN). If the applicant doesn’t have a unique CAN number, he must register for CAN to access the application form for the Legal Heir Certificate in Tamil Nadu.

How to register for CAN?

Follow the below steps to do CAN registration.

• Click on the "Register CAN" button to apply for CAN Registration.

• Fill up all mandatory details in the form prescribed format.

• Click on Register to submit the form.

• You would be required to generate and verify OTP before submitting the form.

• On successful CAN Registration, the CAN Number will be generated.

How can I get a Legal Heir Certificate in Tamil Nadu?

Follow the below steps to apply online for the Legal Heir Certificate in Tamil Nadu.

• Enter the CAN number and search for the records.

• If the applicant is having a unique CAN Number his/her record will be shown in the search results.

• Select the record by clicking on the option button against the desired record.

• Click on "Proceed"

• Select Category of Applicant.

• Based on the selected category, you would be required to provide the required details within the application.

• Applicant details will appear pre-filled in the form. These details are non-editable.

• Applicant’s current address details, permanent address details, and contact details will appear pre-filled in the form. These details are non-editable

• Enter “Details of the Deceased” (dead person).

• Enter “Address details of the deceased” (dead person).

• Enter details of the nominees/ legal heirs (e.g. Mother, Father, Son, Wife, and Husband) of the deceased.

• Click on the “Add” to add a record. Added records will be shown on the top.

• Enter other required details.

• Click on “Submit”. The ‘Cancel’ button closes the application form.

• Attach the documents in prescribed file size and file type.

• After uploading the documents, click on "Make Payment".

• Make the required payment. Acknowledgement receipt will be shown.

• Click on Print Receipt to download/print the receipt.

• After submission (clicking on the Submit button), the application will be saved as a draft.

• You can find draft applications under the Saved Application section and upload documents or make payment as required.

• Submitted applications can be viewed under the Submitted Application section.

E Sevai Application Status

Follow the below steps to check the status of the application.

• Login to TN eSevai portal

• Click on "Check Status"

• Enter Application number / Transaction Number to track the status of the application.

• Click on "Search"

Download Tamil Nadu Legal Heir Certificate

Follow the below steps to download Legal Heir Certificate in Tamil Nadu.

• Login to TN eSevai portal

• Click on "Check Status"

• Enter "Application Number"

• Click on "Search"

• Click on the Download Certificate link

Apply through eSevai centre

Follow the below steps to apply through the eSevai centre.

• Visit nearest eSevai centre. You can visit the nearest eSevai centre using this link.

• Let the operator know what kind of service you want to avail. You can see the list of services from here. 

• Submit all the necessary documents and pay the charges (if any). Then collect the receipt after completion of the certificate.

• Results of the application submitted will be tracked and informed from time to time.

All complaints and queries can be registered by sending a mail to tnesevaihelpdesk@tn.gov.in or by calling their toll free number- 1 800 425 1333.

Charges

It will cost you INR 60 to get a Legal Heir Certificate in Tamil Nadu.

How to edit CAN details?

Follow the below steps to edit details of CAN.

• Visit TN eSevai portal

• In the Sign-in section, click on "Citizen Login".

• Enter the login credentials.

• Correctly enter the Captcha Code (Not case sensitive) and click on "Login".

• In the "Services" tab, select "DEPARTMENT WISE" and then click on "Revenue Department".

• Click on "REV-114 Legal Heir Certificate in Tamil Nadu". This will open a new browser tab.

• Click on the "Proceed" button.

• In this Search section, look for your CAN using any of the six fields provided.

• Once found, select it by clicking the Radio button. This will auto-fill the "Mobile Number" field at the bottom.

• Click on "Generate OTP" and then enter the OTP that has been sent to your registered phone number. Click on "Confirm OTP" once done.

• Now you will be able to see the "Edit CAN Detail" button. Click it and you will be able to update your CAN details.