Can I apply for a Legal Heir Certificate online in Bihar?

No. Unlike caste, income, or residence certificates, Bihar's Legal Heir Certificate (Vansavali) is not available via serviceonline.bihar.gov.in — it requires an in-person application at the RTPS counter of your local Anchal (block) office. We prepare everything in advance so that visit goes smoothly.

What documents are needed for a Legal Heir Certificate in Bihar?

The deceased's death certificate, identity and residence proof (Aadhaar or Voter ID) of the applicant and the deceased, a family tree (vanshavali) verified by your local Mukhiya or Ward Commissioner, and an affidavit on ₹20 non-judicial stamp paper.

What's the difference between a Legal Heir Certificate and a Succession Certificate?

A Legal Heir Certificate, issued at the Anchal office, establishes who the heirs are for administrative purposes like mutation and pension transfer. A Succession Certificate is a separate, judicial document issued by a civil court, usually needed for movable assets like bank deposits and shares. Ask us which one applies to your situation.

Legal Heir Certificate (Vansavali) in Patna

Unlike other Bihar certificates, this one cannot be applied for online. We prepare the vanshavali and paperwork so your Anchal-office visit goes right the first time.

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15–30 days

At the Anchal office, offline only

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Bihar's Legal Heir Certificate (Vansavali) is issued offline only, at the RTPS counter of your local Anchal (block) office — not via serviceonline.bihar.gov.in like caste, income, or residence certificates.

Required: a death certificate, ID/residence proof, a family tree (vanshavali) verified by your local Mukhiya or Ward Commissioner, and an affidavit on ₹20 non-judicial stamp paper.

Processing typically takes 15 to 30 days after submission at the Anchal office.

How it works

Share the details
Names of the deceased and all legal heirs, and their relationship to the deceased, in Hindi or English.
We prepare the paperwork
A vanshavali (family tree) draft, the ₹20 stamp-paper affidavit, and the exact document checklist for your Anchal office.
We guide the Anchal-office visit
This certificate cannot be applied for online — we make sure the in-person visit goes right the first time.
Delivery
Your Legal Heir Certificate, ready for mutation, bank claims, or pension and insurance succession.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I apply for a Legal Heir Certificate online in Bihar?: No. Unlike caste, income, or residence certificates, Bihar's Legal Heir Certificate (Vansavali) is not available via serviceonline.bihar.gov.in — it requires an in-person application at the RTPS counter of your local Anchal (block) office. We prepare everything in advance so that visit goes smoothly.
What documents are needed for a Legal Heir Certificate in Bihar?: The deceased's death certificate, identity and residence proof (Aadhaar or Voter ID) of the applicant and the deceased, a family tree (vanshavali) verified by your local Mukhiya or Ward Commissioner, and an affidavit on ₹20 non-judicial stamp paper.
What's the difference between a Legal Heir Certificate and a Succession Certificate?: A Legal Heir Certificate, issued at the Anchal office, establishes who the heirs are for administrative purposes like mutation and pension transfer. A Succession Certificate is a separate, judicial document issued by a civil court, usually needed for movable assets like bank deposits and shares. Ask us which one applies to your situation.