Survivor Certificate

A Survivor Certificate is an official document issued by local authorities that confirms the legal heirs of a deceased person. It is required to transfer assets like property, bank accounts and insurance.

Note: A Survivor Certificate is issued by local authorities (Tahsildar or Revenue Officer) and not by a civil court. For movable assets like shares or mutual funds without a nominee, you may require a Succession Certificate.

In India, a Survivor Certificate is issued by the local revenue department, municipal corporation or tahsildar office, depending on the jurisdiction.

To apply for a Survivor Certificate, you need the death certificate of the deceased, identity and address proof of the applicant, relationship proof, affidavit (if applicable) and passport-size photos.

The processing time for a Survivor Certificate usually ranges from 10 to 15 working days, depending on the state and local authority.

Yes, with ezyLegal, the entire Survivor Certificate application process can be completed online—from document submission to final delivery.

Yes, even if a will exists, a Survivor Certificate may still be required by financial institutions or government bodies to identify and confirm legal heirs.

While both identify the heirs of a deceased person, a Legal Heir Certificate may involve more detailed verification or court procedures. A Survivor Certificate is simpler and often used for asset transfers like bank accounts or pensions.

Any immediate family member or legal heir of the deceased, such as a spouse, child or parent, can apply for a Survivor Certificate.

An affidavit listing the surviving legal heirs is often required, especially when no official family record is available. It must be notarized and submitted with the application.

ezyLegal offers expert legal support, a dedicated case manager, fully online processing, transparent pricing and pan-India service for obtaining a Survivor Certificate.

No, a Survivor Member Certificate is specifically issued by a government department to the family of a government employee who dies while in service. It is used to claim department benefits like pensions and gratuity.

 

Our Survivor Certificate service applies more broadly and is used by legal heirs to transfer assets like bank accounts, property, or insurance policies for any deceased individual, regardless of profession.