How much time it takes to get succession certificate?

In India, a succession certificate is a document issued by the courts. My friend also applied for the succession certificate 2 months back. So he told me about the process of obtaining a succession certificate. The certificate is given to the heirs of a deceased person who died without a will, that is, without leaving a legal will. Let’s see how much time it takes to get succession certificate.

What is the time taken for succession certificate to be issued?

In order to receive a succession certificate, the court will print a notice in the local newspaper requesting any challenges within 30 days of publication. And my friend received it within 40 to 45 days. This is the succession certificate time period.

How to get a succession certificate?

1. You must submit a petition if you are the applicant.

2. You must validate it and present it to the district judge in the proper jurisdiction after paying the relevant court fees.

3. The petition and proposal will be examined by the district judge.

4. The judge will then set a date for the hearing and provide notice of the hearing to anybody who qualifies.

5. The judge will determine whether or not to give the certificate to you as a petitioner after hearing from all involved parties.

6. Meantime, the district judge may ask you to post a guarantee with one or more trustees or produce security.

7. The succession certificate is recognised throughout India. 

8. You must include the following items in your succession certificate.

Things to include in succession certificate:

The following is a list of items you must include in the petition for a succession certificate.

• The date and time of the victim's death

• The deceased's actual address at the time of death

• Details about the deceased's property

• The deceased's family or other close relatives, along with their respective addresses

• The petitioner's legal rights

• The liabilities and investments in respect of which the certificate application is filed

How much time it takes to get succession certification must be clear to you.