Relinquishment Deed Legal Heir Certificate
10-Jun-2026 (In Family Law)
I am a resident of Pune and jointly own a property in Gurgaon along with my late father and my mother After my father's demise his share in the property is to be inherited by my mother my sister and me My sister wishe to relinquish her share in favor of my mother through a Relinquishment Deed We have been informed that a Legal Heir Certificate is required for registration Will a Legal Heir Certificate issued in Pune be valid in Haryana is there any alternative document procedure that can be used
The family may first obtain a Legal Heir Certificate from Pune (if available) and produce the same before the Gurgaon Sub-Registrar. If the Sub-Registrar does not insist upon it, the Death Certificate along with proof of legal heirship may suffice. It is advisable to verify the prevailing requirements of the concerned Gurgaon Sub-Registrar office before execution of the Relinquishment Deed.
A Legal Heir Certificate issued in Pune (Maharashtra) is generally recognized across India, as it is issued by a competent revenue authority and holds national validity. However, the Sub-Registrar in Gurgaon (Haryana) may insist on a Succession Certificate or a Legal Heir Certificate issued by a Haryana authority for property transactions within the state. It is advisable to verify this requirement with the local Sub-Registrar's office in Gurgaon beforehand.
As an alternative, a Succession Certificate granted by a civil court under the Indian Succession Act is universally valid across all states and is the most reliable document for establishing heirship for property matters.
For the Relinquishment Deed, your sister must execute it before the Sub-Registrar in Gurgaon where the property is situated, as registration must occur at the property's jurisdiction. All legal heirs, including your mother and yourself, should be parties to the deed.
Additionally, obtain your father's Death Certificate, and if he had a Will, get it probated if required. Mutation of the property in Haryana revenue records (Jamabandi) should be completed after registration to reflect the updated ownership in your mother's name.
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