Banks and companies in India release a deceased person's deposits, shares and dues to heirs once a civil court grants a succession certificate. Heirs in Oman sign the petition affidavit or consent affidavits before an Omani notary, apostilled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The court advertises the petition and, if no one objects, grants the certificate for the assets listed.
- Document route
- Omani notary public (Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs), then apostille from the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Time difference
- IST is 1h30 ahead of Oman time all year (no daylight saving)
- Law
- Part X, Indian Succession Act 1925
- Court
- District Judge where the deceased lived
Succession Certificate from Oman: how it works
We list the assets and their values, because court fee is calculated on value and only listed assets are covered. Filing takes place in the district court for the place where the deceased last lived, with every heir named as petitioner or respondent. Heirs in Oman can sign together before one notary, and those in India sign locally. We check first whether each account had a nominee, since some banks release funds to nominees more quickly.
After the notice period, the court usually grants the certificate within a few months if there is no objection. We then submit it to each bank, depository and employer and complete their indemnity forms. The money is credited to the heir's NRO account and can be remitted to Oman within the annual limit with Forms 15CA and 15CB. If a relative objects, the court takes evidence, and we keep you informed throughout.
What clients in Oman should know
- Land and houses are not covered by a succession certificate; they pass by inheritance and are recorded by mutation.
- Small balances may be released by banks on their own indemnity procedure without a court certificate.
- Inheritance is not taxed in India; income earned on it afterwards is.
Step by step from Oman
Video consultation
A call at a time that suits Oman, after we have read your documents.
Documents signed in Oman
Omani notary public (Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs), then apostille from the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Work in India
Our team files, appears and follows up in India, and shares scans of everything filed.
Result and handover
Certified copies and originals are couriered to you in Oman where needed.
The full guide
This page covers what changes when you are in Oman. For the law, the documents and the step-by-step procedure, read our main page on Succession Certificate, or see all services for clients in Oman and the Inheritance & Documents practice area.
Questions from clients in Oman
Must every heir consent?
Yes. Each heir is a petitioner or files a consent affidavit, wherever they live.
Can I file from Oman?
Yes. You sign before an Omani notary with an apostille and we handle the court work.
How long does it take?
Usually three to six months if uncontested.