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How to Register a Will Online in Karnataka via Kaveri Online Services

Registering a Will ensures that the testator’s assets are distributed according to their wishes after their demise. In Karnataka, this process can be initiated online through the official Kaveri Online Services portal.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

  • Will Draft (prepared and signed by the testator)
  • Testator’s ID Proof (Aadhaar, PAN, or Passport)

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO ONLINE WILL REGISTRATION

  1. Access the Kaveri Online Services Portal

Visit the official portal: https://kaveri.karnataka.gov.in/landing-page

Log in using your username and password: If you do not have an account, create one instantly and log in. See the login page in the image below, the arrow marks highlight the relevant section

  1. Start a New Application

Select Start a New Application (see highlighted section in the image below)

Select DOCUMENT REGISTRATION, see the image below for reference

Select Continue under ‘Prerequisite for Document Registration’  refer to the image below for guidance

  1. Article and Sub-Article

In the Article and Sub-Article fields, select the following options from the dropdown lists (see image below):

  • Nature of Document: Will
  • Article: Will
  • Sub-Article: Will

Click Continue

  1. Type of Document

In the Type of Document field, select Will as shown in the image below.

  1. Enter Testator Details

Provide:

  • Full Name
  • Contact Number
  • Relative’s Name
  • Age & Gender
  • ID Proof Type & Number
  • Full Address

Click Save Executant – 1, then click Move to PRESENTER as shown in the image below

  1. Presenter
  • The Presenter is the person submitting the document at the Sub-Registrar Office.
  • In most cases, the presenter is the testator themselves.
  • From the drop-down list, select the testator’s name, then click Make Presenter. Refer to below image

  1. Enter Witness (Identifier) Details

For each witness (Identifier-1 and Identifier-2), enter:

  • Name
  • Age & Gender
  • Relative’s Name
  • Full Address

Refer to below filled image

For both witnesses, select the testator in the Identifies drop-down and save. Refer to below image

  1. Skip Market Value Calculation

Will registration does not require market value calculation. Click Continue. Refer to below image

  1. Enter Document Details

Number of Pages: Enter as per your Will draft (e.g., My Will draft consists of 6 pages. Enter 6 in the Number of Pages field and click Calculate, as shown in the image below)

Government Fees for Will Registration in Karnataka:

  • Stamp Duty: Rs.0 (Not applicable for Wills)
  • Registration Fee: Rs.200 (the image below shows Rs.400 by mistake)
  • Scanning Fee: Rs.50 per page

Click Save and Continue

  1. Review
  • Before submitting the application for Sub-Registrar Office approval, review all entered details for accuracy.
  • The summary report is typically 3–4 pages long, the image below shows the first page for your reference.

  1. Upload Documents

Upload the following documents

  • Upload Deed Document: Upload the Will in PDF format
  • Date of Execution: Select the date of Will execution (signing date)
  • Upload Annexures: Upload the testator’s ID proof (preferably Aadhaar or PAN)
  • Select Sub-Registrar Office: Choose the nearest and most convenient Sub-Registrar Office. A Will can be registered at any SRO in Karnataka

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  1. Declaration:

In the Declaration section, accept the terms and conditions, then click Agree and Submit, as shown in the image below

  1. Approval and Slot Booking
  • Most applications are approved within a few hours (in my case, approval came within 30 minutes).
  • Pay the government fee online (UPI accepted).
  • Book your appointment slot for in-person registration.
  1. In-Person Registration
  • Print the Will draft on document paper
  • Visit the Sub-Registrar Office with the witnesses and Summary report
  • Registration is usually completed within 30 minutes.

Refer to the below registered WILL

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