How to get Surviving Member Certificate in Karnataka?

Surviving Family Member Certificate also known as Legal Heir Certificate is issued to prove the right legal heirs left behind by the deceased person.

This Certificate is generally required as proof of surviving members to avail of different benefits from the different places and in the Government Services where surviving members are preferred.

Eligibility Criteria for Surviving Family Members Certificate in Karnataka

The eligibility criteria for the surviving member certificate are listed below.

• Class 1 legal heirs: Surviving spouse of the deceased; Son/s; Daughter/s; and Mother.

• In case there are no Class 1 legal heirs: Father, Sibling/s.

Documents Required for Surviving Family Members Certificate in Karnataka

Following documents are required for the survival member certificate in Karnataka.

• Death certificate

• Identity Card

• Ration card

• Written / Prescribed application form

• Proof of residence of a deceased person (Voter ID / DL / Bank Pass Book etc)

How to apply online for Surviving Family Member Certificate in Karnataka?

You can apply online for a Surviving Family Member certificate in Karnataka through 2 websites.

1. Nadakacheri

2. Seva Sindhu

We will discuss the process to apply online for Surviving Family Member Certificate in Karnataka through these two platforms here.

How to apply online for Surviving Family Member Certificate in Karnataka through the Nadakacheri website?

Follow the below steps to obtain Surviving Family Member certificate online in Karnataka.

• Go to Nadakacheri home page.

• Click on “Online Application”.

• Click on "Apply Online".

• Enter the mobile number.

• Click on "Get OTP" to receive OTP on your mobile number.

• Click on ‘New Request’.

• Select ‘Surviving Family Member’.

• Choose the language of the certificate -English or Kannada.

• Enter user details.

• Select the Mode of Delivery, as Nadakacheri or Registered Post.

• Upload the required documents for the surviving member certificate.

• Click on ‘Save’.

• Click on ‘Online Payment’.

• Select the Card payment and Card type.

• Click on ‘Make Payment’.

• After successful payment, ACK no. will appear in concerned Nadakacheri’s for further process of application. The final certificate will be obtained from the concerned Nadakacheri centre.

How to apply online for Surviving Family Member Certificate in Karnataka through the Seva Sindhu portal?

Follow the below steps to obtain Surviving Family Member certificate online in Karnataka.

• Go to Seva Sindhu portal

• Click on “Department services”.

• Search "Surviving Family Member Certificate".

• Click on Surviving Family Member Certificate.

• Click on "Apply Online".

• If you are a new user you can register in the Seva Sindhu portal. If you are an existing user, log in with your mobile number.

• Click on “GET OTP”

• Choose the language of the certificate- English or Kannada.

• Enter user details.

• Click on the "I agree" checkbox and fill the Captcha code as given and submit.

• Attach the required documents and save them.

• Saved Documents will be displayed.

• Click on e-sign and proceed.

• The E-Sign page will be displayed. Fill Aadhaar number to get OTP and proceed to payment.

• Click on make payment and proceed.

• After Payment is Successful, Sakala acknowledgement will be generated

Track Status of Surviving Family Member Certificate in Karnataka through Nadakacheri website

Follow the below steps to track the status of the Surviving Family Member certificates in Karnataka.

• Visit Nadakacheri website.

• Click on "Online Application".

• Click on"Application Status".

• Enter the Application type and Application number.

• Click on "Get Status" to know the status of your application.

Track Status of Surviving Family Member Certificate in Karnataka through Seva Sindhu portal

Follow the below steps to track the status of the Surviving Family Member certificate in Karnataka through the Seva Sindhu portal.

• Visit Seva Sindhu portal.

• Click on "Track your Application Status"

• Enter the Application Number

• Status of Application will be displayed

Download Surviving Family Member Certificate in Karnataka

Follow the below steps to download Surviving Family Member Certificate in Karnataka.

• Go to Nadakacheri's home page.

• Click on “Online Application”. 

• Click on "Apply Online".

• Login by entering the mobile number.

• Under Print tab, select Print option to download your Surviving Family Member Certificate by entering acknowledgment number

Fees Required for Surviving Member Certificate in Karnataka

The application fee for Surviving Member Certificate in Karnataka is INR 40.

Validity of Surviving Member Certificate in Karnataka

The validity period of the Surviving Member Certificate in Karnataka has been enhanced to lifelong.

Time Required to get Surviving Member Certificate in Karnataka

Processing time for Surviving Member Certificate in Karnataka will be 14 working days.

References

In creating this guide, we have referred to high-quality, credible sources such as official government orders, user manuals, and relevant materials from government websites.

1. List Of Online Services Delivered Through Nadakacheri
2. Nadakacheri User Manual