A succession certificate is granted by the District Judge where the deceased lived and allows heirs to collect deposits, shares and other debts. Heirs in Myanmar can apply through an attested power of attorney. Where documents proving the relationship are old or incomplete, the court can accept other evidence such as affidavits and community records.
- Document route
- Myanmar notary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation, then Indian mission attestation
- Time difference
- IST is 1 hour behind Myanmar all year
- Law
- Part X, Indian Succession Act 1925
- Court
- District Judge where the deceased lived
Succession Certificate from Myanmar: how it works
We collect the death certificate, the list of assets and proof of relationship, file the petition with the court fee, and arrange notice to other heirs and the public. Uncontested cases usually take a few months.
Because banking from Myanmar is restricted, we plan how the funds will be received, often into an Indian NRO account or an account in a third country. We follow up with banks and companies until the assets are transferred.
Families of Indian origin in Yangon often hold old passbooks, fixed deposit receipts or share certificates of relatives who died in India years ago; we trace dormant accounts and unclaimed shares through the bank and the Investor Education and Protection Fund before filing.
What clients in Myanmar should know
- If there is a will, probate or letters of administration may be needed.
- Nominees may need to hold funds for legal heirs.
- Land passes by mutation, not by a succession certificate.
Step by step from Myanmar
Video consultation
A call at a time that suits Myanmar, after we have read your documents.
Documents signed in Myanmar
Myanmar notary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation, then Indian mission attestation
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 Myanmar where needed.
The full guide
This page covers what changes when you are in Myanmar. 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 Myanmar and the Inheritance & Documents practice area.
Questions from clients in Myanmar
Can a Myanmar citizen be granted a succession certificate?
Yes, as a legal heir, regardless of nationality.
How long does it take?
Often three to six months if uncontested.
Can the money be sent to Myanmar?
Banking restrictions apply; we plan the most practical lawful route.
Can unclaimed shares of a relative be recovered?
Often yes, from the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority, using a succession certificate or other proof of heirship.