# The Registration Act, 1908, Section 40: Persons entitled to present wills and authorities to adopt

- Act: The Registration Act, 1908 (Act 16 of 1908)
- In force from: 1909-01-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Rural Development
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/registration-act/section/40/

## Text

(1) The testator, or after his death any person claiming as executor or otherwise under a will, may present it to any Registrar or Sub-Registrar for registration. (2) The donor, or after his death the done, of any authority to adopt, or the adoptive son, may present it to any Registrar or Sub-Registrar for registration.

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