Surviving Member Certificate

The names of all the deceased person’s surviving family members are listed on the certificate. It demonstrates how the members and the departed were related. The document facilitates the transfer of the deceased’s assets and other possessions to the surviving family members.

Legal Heir Certificate: Issued by a court, it establishes legal heirs and facilitates asset transfer. Surviving Member Certificate: Issued by local authorities (e.g., SDM’s office), it’s a simpler document listing surviving family members but doesn’t determine inheritance rights.

To apply for the certificate of surviving member, you must have the following paperwork: application that has been properly completed and signed a declaration of self-undertaking.

जीवित सदस्य प्रमाण पत्र के लिए आवेदन करने हेतु निम्नलिखित दस्तावेजों की आवश्यकता है: विधिवत भरा हुआ और हस्ताक्षरित आवेदन पत्र। एक स्व-प्रतिज्ञा शपथ पत्र ।

By paying a fee of Rs. 15, the applicant can request for a legal heir certificate. After the application date, the legal heir certificate will be issued in seven working days.

Verification: The information provided will be checked by the financial institution or revenue authorities. Verifying the information on surviving family members and their legal status is part of this. Issuance: The legal heirs will receive the surviving member certificate following verification and processing of the documentation.

The process typically takes around 7-14 working days for the issuance of a Surviving Member Certificate after the application is submitted, provided all required documents are in order.

The required documents include the death certificate of the deceased, proof of identity of the surviving member, proof of relationship, address proof, passport-sized photograph, and a self-declaration affidavit.

Yes, the Surviving Member Certificate is essential for updating financial records, bank accounts, tax documents, and ensuring that the surviving member can carry out financial transactions on behalf of the business.

The process involves uploading required documents online, consulting with a legal expert, filing the application with the relevant government department, and receiving the Surviving Member Certificate at your doorstep.

Yes, an affidavit is required as part of the application process, confirming that the surviving member will continue managing the business after the death of a co-member. It also includes a self-undertaking declaration.

A Surviving Member Certificate is an official document that confirms the surviving legal heirs of a deceased individual. It helps heirs claim property, assets, and benefits such as pension, insurance, and provident fund.

Any legal heir who falls under the Class-I heirs as defined by the Hindu Succession Act, 1952, can apply. This typically includes the spouse, children, and parents of the deceased.

The verification process involves checking the submitted documents and may include physical verification by local authorities to confirm the relationship with the deceased.