What is online
- Data entry of the document, parties and witnesses, for example on Karnataka's Kaveri.
- Slot booking with the Sub-Registrar, for example on IGRS Telangana or Haryana's Jamabandi portal.
- Fee payment through the state's challan system.
What still needs a visit
The officer must be satisfied of your identity and that you executed the Will. In practice you attend with two witnesses for photographs, thumb impressions and signatures. If you cannot travel, the officer can attend at home on special cause: see Will registration at home.
The exception: Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh's Sampada 2.0, launched in October 2024, allows some documents to be registered by video KYC with Aadhaar e-KYC and e-sign. Only some document types qualify, so check the current rules before relying on it. See Will registration in Madhya Pradesh.
Online Wills are a different thing
An "online Will" usually means a Will prepared online. It is valid once printed, signed by you and attested by two witnesses. Registering it is a separate, optional step.
Frequently asked questions
Can I register my Will online?
Not fully in most states. Data entry, booking and payment are online, but you and your witnesses appear before the Sub-Registrar.
Is an online Will valid in India?
Yes, once printed, signed by you and attested by two witnesses.
Which state allows registration by video?
Madhya Pradesh's Sampada 2.0 allows video KYC for some documents. Check whether a Will qualifies under current rules.
General information, not legal advice.
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