To,
The Sub-Registrar,
[Sub-Registrar's Office Address, e.g., Alipore, Kolkata]

Date: [Current Date]

Subject: Application for registration of the last Will and Testament of the late Shri/Smt. [Testator's Full Name] under Section 41 of the Registration Act, 1908.

Respected Sir/Madam,

I, [Your Full Name], son/wife of [Father's/Husband's Name], resident of [Your Address], am the Executor named in the last Will and Testament of my late [Relationship, e.g., Father], Shri/Smt. [Testator's Full Name].
(Alternatively, if not Executor: I am a beneficiary under the Will...)

1.  That the said Testator, Shri/Smt. [Testator's Full Name], resided at [Testator's Last Address] and passed away on [Date of Death] at [Place of Death].
2.  That I am attaching the original Death Certificate of the Testator for your perusal and record.
3.  That the Testator, during his/her lifetime, executed his/her last Will and Testament on [Date of Will]. The said original Will is attached herewith.
4.  That the said Will was attested by two witnesses:
    a) [Witness 1 Full Name], resident of [Witness 1 Address]
    b) [Witness 2 Full Name], resident of [Witness 2 Address]
5.  That both attesting witnesses are present and are submitting their affidavits in support of this application.
6.  That this application is being made within the jurisdiction of your office as the Testator resided within its limits.

It is therefore respectfully prayed that this Hon'ble office be pleased to register the said last Will and Testament dated [Date of Will] in accordance with the provisions of the Registration Act, 1908.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,

(Signature)
[Your Full Name]
[Your Contact Number]

Enclosures:
1.  Original Will dated [Date of Will].
2.  Original Death Certificate of [Testator's Full Name].
3.  Affidavits of Attesting Witnesses.
4.  Identity proofs of all parties.
                                    

BEFORE THE SUB-REGISTRAR, [CITY/DISTRICT]

In the matter of registration of the WILL executed by Shri/Smt. [Testator's Full Name], son/wife of [Testator's Father's/Husband's Name], resident of [Testator's Address].

JOINT AFFIDAVIT
Of:
1.  [Witness 1 Full Name], aged about [Age] years, son/wife of Shri [Father's/Husband's Name], resident of [Witness 1 Address].
... DEPONENT 1

AND

2.  [Witness 2 Full Name], aged about [Age] years, son/wife of Shri [Father's/Husband's Name], resident of [Witness 2 Address].
... DEPONENT 2

We, the abovenamed deponents, do hereby solemnly affirm and state as under:

1.  That we, the deponents, are the attesting witnesses to the execution of the last Will and Testament executed by Shri/Smt. [Testator's Full Name] (the "Testator") on [Date of Will].
2.  That the aforesaid Testator executed his/her last Will on [Date of Will] at [Place of Execution] in our joint presence.
3.  That the Testator was healthy and of sound mind, memory, and understanding at the time of execution of the Will.
4.  That the Testator executed the said Will of his/her own free will and accord, without any force, coercion, or undue influence.
5.  That the Testator signed the Will in our presence, after having read and understood its contents.
6.  That after the Testator signed, we, at the request of the Testator and in his/her presence, and in the presence of each other, did both subscribe our respective signatures to the said Will as attesting witnesses.

DEPONENT 1
DEPONENT 2

VERIFICATION

We, the deponents, do hereby verify at [Place] on this [Day] day of [Month], [Year], that the contents of paragraphs 1 to 6 are true to our personal knowledge. No part of it is false, and nothing material has been concealed therefrom.

DEPONENT 1
DEPONENT 2
                                    

IN THE COURT OF THE DISTRICT JUDGE AT [CITY]
(Testamentary & Intestate Jurisdiction)
Testamentary Petition No. ______ of 20__

In the Matter of the Estate of:
Shri/Smt. [Testator's Full Name]
Late resident of [Testator's Address]
... Deceased

AND

In the Matter of:
Shri/Smt. [Petitioner's Full Name]
Resident of [Petitioner's Address]
... Petitioner / Executor

PETITION FOR GRANT OF PROBATE OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
OF [TESTATOR'S FULL NAME] UNDER THE INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT, 1925

The Petitioner abovenamed respectfully showeth:

1.  That the Petitioner is the Executor named in the last Will and Testament of the deceased, Shri/Smt. [Testator's Full Name].
2.  That the deceased Testator, Shri/Smt. [Testator's Full Name], was a [Religion, e.g., Hindu] by faith and at the time of his/her death, had a fixed place of abode at [Testator's Last Address], which is within the jurisdiction of this Hon'ble Court.
3.  That the Testator passed away on [Date of Death] at [Place of Death]. The original Death Certificate is annexed hereto and marked as ANNEXURE A.
4.  That the Testator, during his/her lifetime, duly executed his/her last Will and Testament dated [Date of Will]. The said Will is in [Language of Will] and was executed at [Place of Execution]. The original Will is annexed hereto and marked as ANNEXURE B.
5.  That the said Will was duly attested by two witnesses, namely:
    a) [Witness 1 Full Name], resident of [Witness 1 Address].
    b) [Witness 2 Full Name], resident of [Witness 2 Address].
    The affidavit of [Witness 1 Name] is filed along with this petition.
6.  That the Petitioner, as the named Executor, has accepted the executorship.
7.  That the deceased Testator left behind the legal heirs and next-of-kin as per [Personal Law, e.g., the Hindu Succession Act, 1956], whose names and addresses are given in ANNEXURE C (List of Legal Heirs).
8.  That the assets and liabilities of the deceased, at the time of his/her death, are fully set out in ANNEXURE D (Schedule of Assets). The total value of the assets in the estate is estimated to be ₹ [Total Value].
9.  That the Petitioner believes the annexed Will to be the last Will and Testament of the deceased and that this petition is filed bonafide.
10. That no other application has been made to this Court or any other Court for the grant of Probate, Letters of Administration, or Succession Certificate in respect of the estate of the said deceased.

PRAYER

It is therefore most respectfully prayed that this Hon'ble Court may be pleased to:
a)  Grant Probate of the last Will and Testament dated [Date of Will] of the deceased, Shri/Smt. [Testator's Full Name], to the Petitioner, having effect throughout India.
b)  Pass such other and further orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper.

(Signature of Advocate)       (Signature of Petitioner)
Advocate                       Petitioner

VERIFICATION
I, [Petitioner's Full Name], the Petitioner above, do hereby verify at [Place] on this [Day] of [Month], [Year], that the contents of paragraphs 1 to 10 are true to my knowledge and belief. I have annexed all assets and believe the value in Annexure D to be correct.

(Signature)
Petitioner
                                    

IN THE COURT OF THE DISTRICT JUDGE AT [CITY]
(Testamentary & Intestate Jurisdiction)
Petition No. ______ of 20__

In the Matter of the Estate of:
[Testator's Full Name]
... Deceased

AFFIDAVIT OF ATTESTING WITNESS
(Under Section 281, Indian Succession Act, 1925)

I, [Witness's Full Name], son/wife of [Witness's Father's/Husband's Name], aged about [Age] years, resident of [Witness's Address], do hereby solemnly affirm and state on oath as under:

1.  That I knew the deceased Testator, Shri/Smt. [Testator's Full Name], and am one of the attesting witnesses to his/her last Will and Testament dated [Date of Will].
2.  That on [Date of Will], I was present at [Place of Execution] along with Shri/Smt. [Other Witness's Name], the other attesting witness.
3.  That on the said date, I saw the said deceased Testator sign and execute the said Will, which is attached to the main petition and marked as Annexure 'X'.
4.  That the said Testator signed the said Will in my presence and in the presence of the other witness.
5.  Thereupon, at the request of the said Testator, and in his/her presence, and in the presence of each other, I, the deponent, and the said [Other Witness's Name], did both subscribe our respective signatures to the said Will as attesting witnesses.
6.  That at the relevant time when the Testator executed the said Will, he/she was of a sound and disposing mind, memory, and understanding, and made the said Will on his/her own free volition.

DEPONENT

VERIFICATION
(Standard verification clause)
                                    

IN THE COURT OF THE DISTRICT JUDGE AT [CITY]
(Testamentary & Intestate Jurisdiction)
Petition No. ______ of 20__

In the Matter of the Estate of:
[Testator's Full Name]
... Deceased

CONSENT AFFIDAVIT / NO OBJECTION

I, [Legal Heir's Full Name], son/wife of [Heir's Father's/Husband's Name], aged about [Age] years, resident of [Heir's Address], do hereby solemnly affirm and state as under:

1.  That the deceased, Shri/Smt. [Testator's Full Name], who died on [Date of Death], was my [Relationship, e.g., Father/Mother].
2.  That I am one of the legal heirs of the said deceased as listed in the probate petition.
3.  That I am aware that the deceased left behind his/her last Will and Testament dated [Date of Will].
4.  That Shri/Smt. [Petitioner's Name] (the "Petitioner") has applied to this Hon'ble Court for the grant of Probate of the said Will.
5.  That I have no objection to the grant of Probate of the said Will in favour of the Petitioner.
6.  I hereby give my full and free consent for the Probate being granted, and I do hereby waive service of any and all notices or citations from this Hon'le Court in this matter.

DEPONENT

VERIFICATION
(Standard verification clause)