Will registration in West Bengal: the short answer
Registration is handled by the Directorate of Registration & Stamp Revenue, Government of West Bengal through WB Registration. You register where you live, and the Will can deal with property anywhere in India.
Cities in West Bengal
We prepare and register Wills for families across West Bengal. These cities have their own local guide; everywhere else is covered in the same way.
- Kolkata
- Howrah covered
- Durgapur covered
- Siliguri covered
Probate is now optional in Kolkata
Section 213 of the Indian Succession Act used to require probate for Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Buddhist Wills dealing with property in the old presidency town of Calcutta. The Repealing and Amending Act, 2025 removed that section in December 2025.
Probate is still available and can be useful if a dispute is likely. But it is no longer a legal precondition, which makes a well-drafted, registered Will more valuable than ever: it is what your family will rely on.
Municipal mutation
After a death, the heirs apply to the municipal corporation to mutate the property into their names. The Will, the death certificate and proof of the heirs are what the office asks for.
How it works in West Bengal
In West Bengal, you sign the Will before two witnesses, book a slot on WB Registration 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.
Our packages in West Bengal
Will registration in West Bengal: FAQs
Is probate still required in Kolkata?
Not by law since December 2025, when the Repealing and Amending Act, 2025 removed Section 213 of the Indian Succession Act.
Is Will registration compulsory in West Bengal?
No. It is optional under the Registration Act, 1908.
What will my heirs need for property mutation?
Usually the Will, the death certificate and proof of who the heirs are. A registered Will makes the application easier.
General information, not legal advice.
Make your Will in West Bengal
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