Family Tree Certificate in Karnataka - How to Get, Validity & Benefits: A family tree certificate in Karnataka is an important document for settling inheritance claims and legal disputes. It also assists with obtaining death benefits and acquiring real estate owned by the deceased. The Revenue Authorities of Karnataka issue this certificate to the surviving family members.

Eligibility for Family Tree Certificate

To get a family tree certificate in Karnataka, a person must be the deceased's husband, wife, son, daughter, or mother. They also need to be a resident of Karnataka and have all the required documents.

Documents Required

1) voter ID card,
2) Aadhaar card,
3) PAN card,
4) ration card,
5) proof of relationship with the deceased (passport/PAN) and his/her death certificate.

How do you apply for a family tree certificate in Karnataka?

If you want to apply for a family tree certificate in Karnataka, you can use two websites: 1) Nadakacheri
2) Seva Sindhu
Here are the steps to apply through these portals.

Nadkacheri portal

Follow these steps to apply for a family tree certificate via the Nadakacheri portal: 1) Visit the Nadakacheri homepage and click on ‘Online Application.’
2) Click on ‘Apply Online’. You'll be redirected to a page where you need to enter your phone number. Enter it correctly and click on 'Get OTP.'
3) Click 'Get New Request' and select 'Attestation of Family Tree.'
4) Choose the language for your certificate—English or Kannada—and provide the required user details.
5) Select the ‘Mode of Delivery’ via Nadakacheri or registered post.
6) Upload the necessary documents and click 'Save'.
7) Click on ‘Online Payment,’ choose your card type, and proceed to pay.

After completing the payment, an acknowledgment number will appear for further application processing. You can also get the family tree certificate from a Nadakacheri center near you.

Seva Sindhu

Follow these steps to apply for a family tree certificate from Seva Sindhu:
 
1) Visit the Seva Sindhu website and go to ‘Department Services.’
2) Search for 'Attestation' and click the 'Online' button. If you're a new user, register first. Existing users can log in with their phone number.
3) Click 'Get OTP.' Then, choose the language for the certificate—English or Kannada—and provide the required details.
4) Tick the 'I Agree' checkbox, fill in the Captcha code, and submit.
5) Attach the required documents and save them. The uploaded documents will be displayed. Click on ‘e-sign’ to proceed.
6) On the e-sign page, enter your Aadhaar number to receive an OTP. Make the necessary payment.
7) a Sakala acknowledgment number will be generated after completing the payment.

How do you apply for a family tree certificate through offline mode?

First, prepare a draft in MS Word describing the family tree structure. Print this draft on stamp paper. Next,

1) visit a nearby notary and submit the draft and all required documents.
2) The public notary will verify your submitted documents. After verification, the deponent must sign in front of the notary official. The notary will then seal, sign, and stamp the designated place and record the details in the notary book. This completes the family tree certificate process.

Benefits of Family Tree Certificate in Karnataka

Here are some benefits of having a family tree certificate: 

1) It helps you understand your family’s structure.
2) It proves who is a legal heir and who isn’t.
3) It certifies each member traced to a particular lineage.
4) It supports a will and other inheritance-related matters.

Validity of Family tree certificate

The family tree certificate in Karnataka is valid for a lifetime. There is no need to renew it.

Family Tree Certificate in Karnataka


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