A Family Tree Certificate, also called Kutumba Vamshavali Pramanapatra (ಕುಟುಂಬ ವಂಶಾವಳಿ ಪ್ರಮಾಣಪತ್ರ), is an official document that lists all members of a family and shows how they are related. It helps prove legal relationships for property and government purposes.

Any head of the family, legal heir, or authorized family member can apply for the certificate through the Nadakacheri or Seva Sindhu portal.

Go to the Nadakacheri (nadakacheri.karnataka.gov.in) or Seva Sindhu website, select “Apply for Family Tree Certificate,” fill in details, upload documents, and pay the fee online.

Yes, you can visit the nearest Nadakacheri or Taluk office, submit your application along with ID proof and supporting family documents.

You need: Aadhaar card of family members, address proof, death certificate (if applicable), family affidavit or declaration, and ration card (sometimes needed).

Visit the Nadakacheri website → Click on “Application Status” → Enter your application number → Click “Get Status.”

Once approved, go to the Nadakacheri portal → Click “Download Certificate” → Enter your acknowledgment number → Download the PDF.

The cost usually depends on the mode of application and service charges.

It usually takes 21–30 working days, based on document verification and local office workload.

Yes, it has no expiry date unless there are major family changes like marriage, birth, or death.

Yes, it is often required to prove legal heirship or ownership when transferring or inheriting property.

A Family Tree Certificate lists all family members and their relations, while a Legal Heir Certificate identifies the rightful heirs who can inherit property or claim assets.

Visit the official Seva Sindhu website, log in, select “Revenue Department Services” → “Family Tree Certificate,” fill in details, upload documents, and submit.

Go to nadakacheri.karnataka.gov.in and apply for a Family Tree Certificate online.

Yes, you can get the certificate in Kannada. It is officially called ಕುಟುಂಬ ವಂಶಾವಳಿ ಪ್ರಮಾಣಪತ್ರ (Kutumba Vamshavali Pramanapatra).

Yes, BBMP/GBA residents can apply through Nadakacheri or Seva Sindhu using their Aadhaar-linked address details.

You can reapply with correct or additional documents or visit the local Nadakacheri office to clarify the issue.

No, you cannot edit online after submission. You must visit the Nadakacheri office to request corrections with proof.

Yes, some departments and banks ask for it to confirm the names of legal beneficiaries.