Will registration in Maharashtra: the short answer
Registration is handled by the Department of Registration & Stamps, Government of Maharashtra through IGR Maharashtra. You register where you live, and the Will can deal with property anywhere in India.
Cities in Maharashtra
We prepare and register Wills for families across Maharashtra. These cities have their own local guide; everywhere else is covered in the same way.
Probate in Mumbai is no longer compulsory
Until December 2025, Section 213 of the Indian Succession Act meant a Hindu, Sikh, Jain or Buddhist Will dealing with property in Mumbai had to be probated before anyone could act on it. The Repealing and Amending Act, 2025 removed that section. Probate is now optional in Mumbai, as it already was in Pune and the rest of the state.
Some societies and banks still ask for probate out of habit. A registered, clearly drafted Will is the best answer to that request.
Society flats need precise wording
In a co-operative society, what you own is a share certificate and the right to occupy the flat. Your Will should name the society, the flat and the share certificate. A society nomination lets the society transfer the share to the nominee, but courts have held that the nominee does not become the owner against your heirs; your Will decides who owns it.
Farmland on the 7/12 extract
Agricultural land is recorded on the 7/12 (Satbara) extract. After a death, the heirs apply for a heirship entry (varas nond). The Will should describe the land by survey or gat number exactly as the 7/12 shows it.
How it works in Maharashtra
In Maharashtra, you sign the Will before two witnesses, book a slot on IGR Maharashtra at the Sub-Registrar office covering your home address, and attend together for identity checks, photographs and thumb impressions. The Will is recorded and handed back, usually the same day. We confirm the office and book the slot for you.
See the documents checklist and our Will registration service.
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Will registration in Maharashtra: FAQs
Is probate still needed for a Will in Mumbai?
No longer by law. The Repealing and Amending Act, 2025 removed Section 213 of the Indian Succession Act from December 2025, so probate is optional. Some institutions may still ask for it, which is why the Will should be registered and clearly drafted.
Does the 1% Maharashtra registration charge apply to a Will?
No. That charge applies to property transfers. A Will has no stamp duty and only a small fixed registration fee.
Is a society nomination enough instead of a Will?
No. The society can transfer the share to your nominee, but ownership is decided by your Will or, without one, by succession law.
General information, not legal advice.
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