A will does not require to be registered.

A Will is a most solemn document. It also a sacred document as a dead person entrusts to a living person the carrying out of his wishes and desires. A will is valid in the eyes of law even if it is not registered. A handwritten will is also acceptable. According to Section 18(c) of the Registration Act, 1908, registration of Will is not mandatory. It is optional. However a registered Will has certain advantages. Any testator may, either personally or by duly authorized agent deposit with any Registrar his Will in a sealed cover super scribed with the name of the testator and that of his agent (if any) and with a statement of the nature of the document as per Section 42 of Registration Act, 1908. 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 under section 40 of the Registration Act, 1908.