What is this service?
Updating government records to the legal heirs after a death.
After an owner's death, the Khatha, tax and revenue records must move to the legal heirs. The process needs the death certificate, heir-establishing records and, where heirs decide to consolidate, release or partition documents.
Why and when you need it
- Why
- Until records move, heirs cannot transact, and every later step gets harder.
- Who needs it
- Legal heirs of a deceased property owner.
- When
- Promptly after the death, and before any sale or partition.
Required documents
- Death certificate of the owner
- Legal heir / family tree records
- Will or succession documents, where any
- Existing Khatha, tax and title records
- Identity proofs of all heirs
Identity and supporting documents
- PAN card of each applicant or party
- Aadhaar card or another government photo identity and address proof
- Passport-size photographs
- For companies and associations: incorporation documents, board resolution and authorisation letter
Step-by-step procedure
- Establish the complete set of legal heirs
- Collect death, heir and title records
- Apply for record transfer in each system
- Execute release or partition documents where heirs consolidate
Fees, stamp duty and timelines
- Government fee
- Government fees, where applicable, are paid only on the official portal or at the government office. Confirm the current amount on the official portal before payment.
- Assistance charges
- Professional assistance charges are quoted after understanding your requirement. Government fees and SRCHN service charges are always shown separately. Confirm the final quote before work begins.
- Processing time
- Processing time varies by office and case. No completion timeline is guaranteed.
Government fees and SRCHN assistance charges are always kept separate. Nothing here is an invented price - confirm current amounts on the official portal or with our team before paying.
Legal requirements
- Applicable succession law
- Applicable municipal and land revenue law
Common rejection reasons
- Not all heirs joined
- Heir records incomplete or disputed
- Existing records not matching the title
Important cautions
All heirs should be joined - partial transfers create later disputes
A Will changes the route - take legal advice on probate and succession for your case
FAQs
There is no Will - who inherits?
Succession law decides by the deceased's personal law. An independent lawyer should map the heirs for your case.
One heir wants out - how?
Through a registered release deed in favour of the others, after their share is established.
Which records need updating?
Khatha and property tax at the municipality, RTC and mutation for land, and utility accounts - see each service.
