Explainer
Does a will need to be registered?
In Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh a will is valid without registration. Registering it still helps, for reasons this note explains.
The law doesn't require a will to be registered. It must be in writing, signed by the person making it and attested by two witnesses.
Why register anyway
- The registered copy can't be lost or replaced
- It is harder to allege the will was forged
General information only, written for a website template; not legal advice.
This note is general information as at 20 August 2026. It isn't advice for any particular case; the law may have changed since.