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Name of the Organisation : Syariah Court (app.syariahcourt.gov.sg)
Type of Announcement : Online Application For Inheritance Certificate
Country : Singapore
Online Application for Inheritance Certificate : https://www.syariahcourt.gov.sg/

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Singapore Inland Revenue Authority Applying for Certificate of Residence : www.statusin.org/159.html

1. Online Application for Inheritance Certificate :

To use this system, the user must have an understanding of Faraid or the Islamic Law of Inheritance.

Payment can be made by NETS or CashCard at Syariah Court, after 3 working days from the date of the online application

The user therefore acknowledges that he has read and understood the FAQ on Faraid and that the user is either the Beneficiary-(a Muslim) to the Estate of the Deceased (a Muslim)

Or any ONE of the following;
** The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS)
** Law firm, on behalf of the beneficiary
** Consultancy firm/agencies, on behalf of the beneficiary
** Court
and the Inheritance Certificate is required for any proceedings relating to the administration or distribution of the estate of a deceased person whose estate is to be distributed according to the Muslim Law.

Law firms, consultancy firms and agencies are required to submit the Statutory Declaration of the beneficiary upon collection of the Inheritance Certificate.

Please acknowledge by clicking “Agree”.

NOTE :
This form may take you 20 minutes to fill in.
You will need the following information to fill in the form;
* The Death Certificate of the Deceased
* The NRIC or Passport of the applicant and beneficiaries.
This session will expire in 20 mins time. Kindly ensure that the particulars are ready at hand.

2. Inheritance Certificate FAQ :

1. Why do I need to apply for an inheritance certificate?
The Inheritance Certificate facilitates the distribution of the deceased’s estate according to Muslim Law. It is required by the Public Trustee. It is also required by the Subordinate Courts when applying for Grant of Letters of Administration or Grant of Probate.

2. How can I apply for Inheritance Certificate?
Syariah Court is the only institution that is empowered to issue inheritance certificate. You may apply for an Inheritance Certificate online only through our website. When providing information, please ensure that the deceased’s name is correctly keyed in as reflected in the death certificate. Similarly, the beneficiaries’ names and identity card numbers should be keyed in as reflected in their identity cards. Entering the correct information is vital as the applicant will have to re-apply for a new certificate to reflect any amendments and is subject to payment of prescibed fees.

3. How can I find out who are entitled to the deceased’s estate?
To know the beneficiaries of the deceased, you may do a quick check by clicking on “trial calculation” in our website under the inheritance segment.

4. Is there payment for the application of an Inheritance Certificate
Successful application involves a fee of $46. Payment must be made before the Inheritance Certificate is issued to the applicant.

5. When can I collect the Inheritance Certificate?
The Inheritance Certificate will only be issued to the applicant on the day of payment, within Syariah Court’s operating hours. The online application will automatically expire if payment is not received within 14 days from the date of your application (includes Weekends and public holidays). When this happens, a fresh online application must be made if you still need the certificate.

6. What do I need to bring with me when I collect the Inheritance Certificate?
You must bring along the following documents (both original and photocopy) on the date of collection – your identify card/passport
** the print-out of your online application acknowledgement page
** the deceased’s death certificate
** Documents to prove your relationship with the deceased ie birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc – fees of $46 (NETS or cashCard only) $34 for the Inheritance Certificate and $12 for the Statutory Declaration

7. If I am the applicant, can I authorise someone else to collect the certificate on my behalf?
You may authorise someone else to collect the certificate on your behalf provided the authorised person brings the following documents: – the authorised person’s identity card / passport – Letter of authorisation (stating the document to collect, the name and ID number of the authorised person) – applicant’s identity card/passport
** the print-out of applicant’s online application acknowledgement page
** the deceased’s death certificate – Documents to prove applicant’s relationship with the deceased ie birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc – fees of $34 (NETS or cashCard only) for the Inheritance Certificate
** the duly affirmed applicant’s Statutory Declaration (this can be done before a commissioner for Oaths at a fee at any law firm)

8. If I want to know more about the Islamic laws on “Faraid,” who can I contact?
Syariah Court does not provide such advice. You may wish to log on to Muis website at www.faraidh.sg for more information or log on to www.muis.gov.sg/faqs/FAQs_enquiry.aspx to submit your enquiry

9. What if I do not agree with the division of the shares in the Inheritance Certificate?
Syariah Court is an adjudicating body and does not provide legal advice to the public. You may wish to approach a lawyer for advice. A list of lawyers maintained by the Law Society of Singapore can be found on this website lawsociety.org.sg

3. Contact Us :

SYARIAH COURT
Family Link @ Lengkok Bahru
8, Lengkok Bahru,
#03-01
Singapore 159052.