Service Code: REV-114 | Department Charges: ₹0 | Service Charge: ₹60 Purpose: The Legal Heir Certificate is an official document that establishes the relationship between the deceased and their legal heirs (spouse, children, parents, etc.). It is required for: – Claiming inheritance and transferring property, bank accounts, and assets – Settling insurance claims and pension benefits – Government service benefits transfer – Other legal and financial purposes after death Required Documents: – Death Certificate of the deceased– Address Proof of the deceased (last place of residence)– Self-Declaration of the spouse/applicant listing all legal heirs Relationship Verification Documents (as applicable):– Marriage Proof (Marriage Certificate, Passport, Voter ID, Aadhaar)– Children’s Proof (Birth Certificates or School Transfer Certificates)– ID Proofs of all heirs (Birth Certificate, Community Certificate, Aadhaar, Passport, TC, NPR, Employee Record) Special Circumstances:– If multiple marriages: Death Certificate of first spouse / divorce decree / second marriage proof– If parents are heirs: Parents’ Death Certificates or self-declaration– For adopted heirs: Legal adoption proof / Guardianship order Special Requirement:– Applicant must have a valid Citizen Access Number (CAN)– If no CAN, register first on the e-District portal using Aadhaar and OTP verification Application Process: 1. Get CAN– Visit: https://tnedistrict.tn.gov.in– Register using Aadhaar and obtain a permanent CAN 2. Apply for Certificate– Log in to e-District portal– Navigate: Services – Revenue Department – REV-114 Legal Heir Certificate 3. Fill Application Form– Enter Deceased Details (Name, Date/Place of Death, Death Certificate No., Parents’ details)– Enter Address of Deceased– Add Legal Heirs Details (Name, Age, Relationship, Marital/Living Status)– Enter Petitioner’s Relationship to the deceased 4. Upload Documents– Attach all required documents clearly in the correct format 5. Pay Online– Service Charge: ₹60 6. Download Acknowledgement– Save/print receipt for tracking Alternative Method (CSC Centre – Recommended):– Visit nearest eSevai/CSC Centre– Operators help with CAN registration, document scanning, payment, and submission– Pay the same � ₹60 service charge After Application:– Track Status: Check with application number on portal– Application verified by VAO / Revenue authorities– Once approved, download digitally signed certificate with QR code Important Notes:– Keep application number safe for tracking– Ensure all uploaded documents are clear and valid– Certificate can be verified online via QR code/unique number– Draft applications can be saved and continued later Apply Online: https://tnedistrict.tn.gov.inFor Assistance: Visit nearest eSevai/CSC Centre