Surviving Member Certificate

What is the Purpose of Surviving Member Certificate?

You have to obtain the Surviving Member Certificate to fulfil the following purposes:

1. The certificate mentions the names of all the surviving members of the deceased person.
2. It proves the relationship between the members and the deceased person.
3. The certificate helps in transferring the assets and other properties of the deceased person to the surviving members.
4. It helps to claim pension, insurance, retirement, and several other benefits of the deceased person.
5. The document helps to get dues like gratuity, salary arrears, as well as provident fund.

1. The surviving members of the deceased person can also transfer money from a bank account, mutual fund, fixed deposits, etc.

What are the Documents Needed to Apply for Surviving Member Certificate?

You have to submit the self-attested copies of the following documents to apply for Surviving Member Certificate:

1. Duly filled and signed application form.
2. Death certificate of the deceased person.

1. A self undertaking affidavit.
2. Permanent Account Number (PAN) card
3. Voter ID card
4. Driving License
5. Aadhar card

1. Passport
2. One coloured passport size photograph
3. Additional document issued by the concerned authority

How to Apply for the Surviving Member Certificate Online?

Let us have a look at the step by step process of applying for the Surviving Member Certificate Online:

1. The residents of Delhi can apply for the Surviving Member Certificate via official portal of e-District.
2. Upload the above-mentioned documents and photographs on the portal.
3. You also have to upload the scanned copy of the original self declaration form during the application process.
4. The original declaration must be submitted in person or via registered mail to the local SDM or tehsildar office with the application or acknowledgement number.
5. In the case of online application, the officials will ask for physical verification of the documents.

How to Apply for the Surviving Member Certificate Offline?

Given below are the steps to apply for the Surviving Member Certificate Offline:

1. An applicant can get the Surviving Member Certificate application form from the municipality office or tehsildar office of your area.
2. He or she should duly fill and sign the application form by providing all the required details and enclose all the documents such as identity proofs and address proofs as mentioned in the application form on behalf of the surviving members of the deceased person.
3. Next, submit the duly filled application form and the documents to the concerned authority.

1. Once the officials verify your application form and your documents, an official from the court will visit your residence and will verify your information from two neighbors as witnesses.
2. Once the verification is done, you will receive the surviving member certificate after the approval.

How is the Surviving Member Certificate Issued?

Surviving Member Certificate will be issued only after the verification. Once the verification is done, an SMS or an email will be sent to the registered mobile number or email ID. The applicant can get the document from the municipality office or Tehsildar office.

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