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Family member certificate (Telangana)

Where to apply, and with which documents, for the certificate a family needs for claims after someone's death.

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Published on 12-11-2026. Not every fact has been checked against its official source yet: confirm at the office.

Where:At a MeeSeva centre

For whom: Family members of a person who has died, in Telangana.

1Your situation

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    2Documents you need

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    • Details

      If you don't have it: Ask at the MeeSeva centre

      Sources: 1

    • Details

      Any of: ration card, voter card (EPIC), Aadhaar card

      Not confirmed: The district page does not say whether an original or a copy. Take both.

      Sources: 1

    • Details

      Not confirmed: The district page does not say whether an original or a copy. Take both.

      Sources: 1, 3

      3Your steps

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      1. Do this now

        Decide what it is for; there are two kinds.

        For government employees: pension, gratuity, insurance, provident fund, compassionate benefit and other government benefits. For social security schemes: Apathbandhu, Chief Minister Relief Fund, housing, relief funds and ex gratia.

        Where
        You do this yourself
        Not confirmed

        These district pages date from 2018. Check the current details at the MeeSeva centre.

        Sources: 1, 2

      2. Do this now

        Our suggestion, not an official instruction: before you apply, you can ask the office that will take your claim which certificate it wants.

        The district pages are headed "Legal heir Certificate", but what they describe is the family membership certificate.

        Where
        You do this yourself
        Not confirmed

        No Telangana official page we read says whether it is accepted in court or for inheriting property.

        Sources: 1, 2

      3. Do this now

        Go to the nearest MeeSeva centre and apply with the documents above.

        On the MeeSeva portal the service is named "FAMILY MEMBERSHIP CERTFICATE" (spelt so). It is a Category B service. The Tahsildar issues the certificate.

        Where
        At a MeeSeva centre
        Fee
        ₹80 · MeeSeva's page for this service gives the fee as ₹80 including GST. Under the 2026 order on MeeSeva charges, scanning or printing beyond the first 4 pages costs ₹2.50 a page more.
        Time limit
        MeeSeva's page for this service gives the time as 30 working days.
        Not confirmed

        The two district pages date from 2018.

        Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4

      If something goes wrong

      If it is rejectedIf it is refused: for any query or grievance about a MeeSeva service, call the Parishkaram call centre on 1100 or 1800 425 1110.

      If it is refused: for any query or grievance about a MeeSeva service, call the Parishkaram call centre on 1100 or 1800 425 1110.

      Parishkaram call centre

      Sources: 5, 1

      If it is lateMeeSeva gives 30 working days for this service.

      MeeSeva gives 30 working days for this service. Check the status on the MeeSeva portal with your application number. If it is later than that, call the Parishkaram call centre on 1100 or 1800 425 1110.

      Parishkaram call centre

      Sources: 3, 6, 5

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      The 6 official pages and papers this guide is written from
      1. Legal heir Certificate (district services page: Family Membership Certificate)Nalgonda District Administration, Government of Telangana, Whole page: why it is needed; the Tahsildar issues it; two kinds; documents; Category B through a MeeSeva centre. Page last updated 12.06.2018 (12-06-2018) · read on 03-11-2026
      2. Legal heir Certificate (district services page: Family Membership Certificate)Sangareddy District Administration, Government of Telangana, Whole page: why it is needed; the Tahsildar issues it; two kinds; visit the nearest MeeSeva centre. Page last updated 14.06.2018 (14-06-2018) · read on 03-11-2026
      3. Telangana MeeSeva portal: Service Details, Family Membership CertificateElectronic Services Delivery (MeeSeva), ITE&C Department, Government of Telangana, Services → Revenue → "FAMILY MEMBERSHIP CERTFICATE" (code 830): Service Category B; SLA 30 working days; Fee (with GST) 80, User Charges 80; documents required (Application Form; Ration Card / EPIC Card / Aadhaar Card; Death Certificate/FIR) (04-04-2026) · read on 11-11-2026
      4. G.O.Ms.No.1, 01.04.2026: e-Enabled delivery of various Govt services through Meeseva Project – Enhancement of User Charges for all services by 50 %Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (e-Gov) Department, Government of Telangana (Telangana G.O.I.R.), Paragraph 3, Table A: payable by the citizen, GST included: Category B ₹80, plus ₹2.50 a page for scanning or printing after the first 4 pages (01-04-2026) · read on 11-11-2026
      5. Telangana MeeSeva portal: HelpDeskElectronic Services Delivery (MeeSeva), ITE&C Department, Government of Telangana, HelpDesk: "Any Queries / Grievances / Information", Parishkaram Call Center 1100 / 18004251110 (04-04-2026) · read on 11-11-2026
      6. Telangana MeeSeva portal: FAQsElectronic Services Delivery (MeeSeva), ITE&C Department, Government of Telangana, FAQs: how an applicant can know where the request is pending ("Know your Application status": enter the Transaction Id or Application Number) (04-04-2026) · read on 11-11-2026