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Registration of Will procedures and documentation
Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code of Uttarakhand, Rules, 2025(d) Vehicle(s) - Category (Two-wheeler, Three-Wheeler, Four-Wheeler or others); details of vehicle(s) (i.e. motorcycle, scooter etc., if two- wheeler is selected); Brand Name(s); Model of Vehicle(s); Vehicle Registration number(s) and any other related details; (e) Jewellery - Type(s) of jewellery (Necklace, earrings, bracelet, ring, brooch, pendant, anklet, tiara, cufflinks or others); material of article(s) of jewellery (Gold, Silver, Platinum, Diamond, Gemstone or other); carat of article(s) of Jewellery; approximate weight of the jewellery item(s) and any other related details; (f) Valuable item(s) - Type(s) of Valuable item(s) (Watch(es), Antique(s), Artwork(s) and Collectible(s), Precious Stone(s)/Gem(s), Solid Metal(s) or Other); Brand Name(s) and material type in case of Watch(es); Name(s) and type of Valuable item(s) in case of Antique(s) or Artwork(s) and Collectible(s); Type of Stone(s) or Solid Metal(s); Carat and Weight in case of Precious Stone(s) and Solid Metal(s); and any other related details; (g) Electronic Appliance(s)/ device(s) - Type of electronic appliance(s)/device(s) (Consumer electronics, Home appliances or other); details of electronic appliance(s) /device(s); Brand(s); Model(s) and any other details; (i) Consumer electronics - Mobile Phone(s); Computer(s); Laptop(s); Tablet Devices(s); Camera(s)/Photography Equipment(s); Audio Equipment(s); Gaming Console(s); Wearable Device(s) or other; (ii) Home Appliances - Air conditioner(s); Television(s); Washing Machine(s); Refrigerator(s); Dish-washer(s); Microwave(s); Oven(s); Food processor(s); Audio Equipment(s) or other; and/ or (iii) Other - Name(s) of electronic appliance(s) /device(s); Brand(s); Model(s) and any other related details. (h) Demat Account(s) - Demat Account Number(s); Name of Brokerage firm(s)/Depository/ Depositories; Type of Security/Securities held (Share(s), Mutual Fund(s), Bond(s), Government Security/Securities, Exchange Traded Fund(s) ETF(s) or other); Name of the Company/ Companies of which Security/Securities is/are held; Quantity/Quantities/unit(s) of Security/ Securities held; and any other related details; (i) Bond( s ) - Type of Bond( s ) ; Name of company(ies); Certificate/account number(s); Quantity(ies) and any other related details; (j) Royalty/Royalties from creative work(s) or invention(s) - Category (Music composition(s), Literary Work(s), visual art(s), film/television production(s),software(s)/ technology/technologies, patent(s), invention(s), social media handle(s), sound recording(s) or other); Name of creative work(s) or invention(s); Year of creation/patent; Royalty Source (publishing house(s), streaming service(s), technology Company/Companies, production house(s), social media platform(s) or other); Ownership/authorship status (Joint or individual ownership/authorship); and any other related details; (k) Cryptocurrency holding(s) - Name of cryptocurrency/ cryptocurrencies; Account Number(s)/Wallet Address(es); Name of exchange(s)/ platform(s); Quantity /Quantities/ Unit(s); and any other related details; (l) Pet(s) - Type of Pet and any other related details; and/or (m) Others - Details of other movable property/ properties ; (x) Others - Details of any other type of property/properties ; (xi) Selection of legatee(s) - For each type of property/properties mentioned under clause (vii), (viii), (ix) & (x) above, the testator may select one or more legatee(s) chosen by the testator under clauses (v) & (vi) above; (xii) Distribution of property/properties among legatee(s) - If the testator is desirous of bequeathing particular property/properties mentioned under clauses (vii), (viii), (ix) & (x) above to more than one legatee, the testator shall provide the percentage distribution of such property/properties among the selected legatees; (xiii) Liability details, if any - The testator shall mention the details of outstanding liabilities or debts associated with her/him or any of her/his property/properties mentioned under clauses (vii), (viii), (ix) & (x) above. She/he shall also mention the type of outstanding liabilities or debts (Loan from Bank/Institution other than Bank/Private person) and specify the details of such outstanding liabilities or debts and any other related details; (xiv) Other details related to the execution of Will/Codicil - In the text box the testator may write the instruction(s), if any, regarding the execution of her/his Will/Codicil; (xv) Details of two Witnesses - Aadhaar numbers; Names; Dates of birth; Relationship with the testator; Phone numbers; Email ids (optional) and addresses of two witnesses who shall testify that the testator is capable of making her/his Will, she/he herself/himself has voluntarily created the Will and is submitting it online for registration; (xvi) Procedure for recording Witness's testimony - After getting the Aadhaar authentication done and, thereafter, submitting the requisite details mentioned under clause (xv) above, the Witness shall be required to record a self-video on the Web-portal/Mobile App of the Code, reading out a declaration followed by a system generated code that will appear on the device's screen at the time of recording the self-video; (xvii) Procedure for recording Testator's Declaration - After getting the Aadhaar authentication done and, thereafter, submitting the requisite details mentioned under clauses (i) to (xvi) above, the testator shall be required to record a self-video on the Web-portal/Mobile App of the Code, reading out a declaration followed by a system generated code that will appear on the device's screen at the time of recording the self-video. The format of declaration is as follows – “I, hereby, revoke all former Wills, Codicils and Testamentary dispositions made by me. I declare this to be my last Will/Testament. I maintain good health, and possess a sound mind. This Will is made by me of my own independent decision and free volition. I have not been influenced or coerced in any manner whatsoever.” (xviii) The testator has to upload the following supporting documents related to the details mentioned by her/him under clauses (i) to (xvii) above – (a) Proof of Age - Birth certificate or PAN card or Passport or Transfer/School leaving/Matriculation Certificate or Policy Bond issued by the Public Life Insurance Corporation/ Companies having the DOB of the holder of Insurance Policy or Copy of an extract of the service record of the applicant (only in respect of Government Servants) or Pay Pension Order (in respect of retired Government Servants), duly attested/certified by the officer/in-charge of the Administration of the concern Ministry/Department of the applicant or Election Photo Identity Card or Driving License. (b) Proof(s) of residency – Any one of the following – (i) Domicile certificate or permanent resident certificate; (ii) Certificate from employer or other documentary proof of employment in case the testator claims to be an employee of Central/State Government or their undertakings/entities; (iii) For a testator claiming to be living in Uttarakhand for one year or more, at least one year old electricity/water bill or relevant extracts of Passport or rent agreement along with at least one year old tenant verification certificate; or (iv) For a testator claiming to be a beneficiary of a State/Central Government sponsored scheme implemented in the State, the beneficiary card or the beneficiary number or any other valid document supporting the claim, issued by Central/State Government. (c) Proof of Ownership of immovable property related to the testator - Copy of Registry/Copy of Revenue Record mentioning the details of the testator; (d) Proof of Ownership of Agricultural property related to the testator - Copy of Khasra/Khatauni or Registry mentioning the details of the testator; (e) Proof of Ownership of immovable property in case the testator is a Proprietor of a Proprietorship Firm - Copy of Registry/Copy of Revenue Record mentioning the details of Proprietorship; (f) Proof of Ownership in case the testator is a shareholder in any Private Limited Company, Limited Liability Company or Limited Company -Copy of Share Certificate mentioning the details of the testator; (g) Proof of Ownership in case the testator is a shareholder in any Partnership Firm - Copy of Partnership Deed mentioning the details of the testator; (h) Proof of Bank Account/Post Office Account/Account in any other Institution - Copy of past six months' account statement; (i) Proof of Demat account - Copy of past six months' demat account statement; (j) Proof of Royalties from creative work or inventions - Copy of document related to the royalties from creative work or inventions, and a copy of ownership document; (k) Proof of Cryptocurrency holding - Copy of past six months' cryptocurrency account statement; (l) Proof of Bonds - Copy of certificates of Bonds; (m)Proof of Jewellery/ Valuable items - Photograph of jewellery/valuable items; (n) Proof of vehicle - Copy of Registration certificate of the vehicle; (o) Proof of Pet - Copy of document of ownership of the Pet and photograph; (p) Proof of liability & debts - Copy of loan account statement; (q) Proof of NGO/Non-profit making company or Institution/Body – Copy of Registration Certificate; (r) Proof of Trust - Copy of Trust Deed; (s) Proof of Executor - Photograph of executor; (t) Proof of Witnesses - Photographs of witnesses; (u) Proof of Testator - Photograph of testator, Copy of PAN Card. (f) Information required for Registration of Will under clause (d) (ii) of Rule 14(2) above – (i) If the registrant is testator herself/himself - Aadhaar number; Name; Date of birth; Nationality; Religion; Category (General/SC/OBC/Others); Gender; Mobile number linked with Aadhaar; Alternative mobile number; Email id (optional); Present & permanent address; Proof(s) of residency and PAN; Name of the parents/legal guardian(s) of the testator; Occupation of the testator (Government service, Private sector service, Agricultural operation, Business, Self-employed or any other occupation) and a copy of the handwritten or typed Will signed by the testator and witnessed by two witnesses; (ii) If the registrant is an executor in the Will - Aadhaar Number; Name; Names of Parents/legal guardian(s); Date of birth; Nationality; Religion; Category (General/SC/ OBC/Others); Gender; Mobile number linked with Aadhaar; Email id (optional); Present & permanent address; Name of the testator; Gender of the testator; Category of the testator (General/SC/OBC/Others); Relationship with the testator; Date of death of the testator; Death certificate of the testator and a copy of the handwritten or typed Will signed by the testator and witnessed by the two witnesses;
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