Yes, there is a court fee for obtaining a Succession Certificate in India. The fee amount depends on the value of the estate (debts and securities) and the state-specific Court Fees Act. Key Points: 1. Applicable Law: The Indian Succession Act, 1925 governs the grant of succession certificates. Court fees are governed by the Court Fees Act (Central or State amendments). 2. Type of Fee: The fee is usually a percentage of the value of the assets mentioned in the application. Some states may charge a fixed minimum fee up to a certain limit. Examples (as per different states): Delhi: 0.5% of the value of the estate Maximum fee cap: ₹25,000 Maharashtra: 2% up to ₹50,000 4% above ₹50,000 up to ₹2,00,000 7.5% above ₹2,00,000 (subject to maximum limit) Gujarat: Follows Bombay Court Fees Act Approximately 2% to 7.5% depending on the estate value Tamil Nadu: Follows a slab system as per the Tamil Nadu Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act When to Pay: Usually, the court may allow the applicant to initially file the petition without full payment. The fee is then paid before the certificate is issued, often via stamp papers or challan. --- Additional Costs: Advocate's fee (if hired) Documentation charges Notarization or affidavit costs

Dear Client, Indeed obtaining a succession certificate in India entails paying a court fee. Typically this fee is computed as a percentage of the total value of the securities and debts for which the certificate is required rather than being a set sum. The court fee typically varies between 2 and 5 percent with 3 percent being typical in many states. Other expenses may include stamp duty fees for publishing a public notice in the newspaper and minor process fees in addition to this percentage fee. The states Court Fees Act and the estates determine the precise sum. If the property is worth 10 lakh rupees for instance the court fee could total about 30,000 rupees. In order to obtain a succession certificate one must be prepared to pay this court fee in addition to any other associated costs. I hope this answer helps. In case of future queries, please feel free to contact us. Thank you.