When will I be interviewed ?

No appointment can be given until your application has been examined and any queries resolved. You will then be given the earliest available date at the interview venue you have chosen. It is difficult to say how soon you will be interviewed as the number of applications waiting to be dealt with varies but, in straightforward cases, the appointment will usually take place within a month of your application being received. You will usually be able to get an earlier appointment at one of the controlling Probate Registries if required.

If we are unable to send you a notice of appointment within 10 working days of receiving your application you will normally be sent an acknowledgement of your application.


Below are forms and guidance notes made available to you to guide you through the process of probate.

This information refers only to the law in England and Wales. If the deceased was permanently resident outside England and Wales another system of law may apply – this will be explained when we receive your application. If you need to apply for a Grant of Representation in Scotland or Northern Ireland, you should contact the court in the appropriate country.

Forms & Leaflets

PA1 How to obtain Probate - application form (194Kb)
PA1a Guidance notes For Probate Application Form PA1
PA1s Application for Probate Search
Click here      for Welsh versions of Probate Forms & Leaflets
   
PA2 How to obtain Probate - A guide for the applicant
acting without a solicitor
(21Kb)
PA3 Probate Fees (18Kb)
PA4 Directory of Probate Registries(19Kb)
PA6 My probate appointment - What will happen? (118Kb)


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