Copy of a will and grant of probate (England and Wales)
United Kingdom · England and Wales (Scotland: confirmation records via ScotlandsPeople; Northern Ireland: PRONI) · Probate records search – copy of grant of probate / letters of administration and will
£21.60 · online order delivery time not stated; postal response within 4 weeks; new grants appear online about 14 days after issue · order and pay online
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What the report shows
Official copy of the grant (probate or letters of administration) naming executors/administrators, and the will if one was proved.
Who needs it
family members, beneficiaries, genealogists, property buyers, debt collectors, lawyers
Why people order it
checking who inherits, contesting a will, identifying executors, buying probate property
What we need from you
- ✍️Details you type in the form: deceased's name and approximate date of death
- ✅No original document and no post — everything happens online.
Legal limits
Proved wills and grants are public documents; unproved wills are not available.
Issued by
HM Courts & Tribunals Service – Probate Service
Questions and answers
How do I order Copy of a will and grant of probate (England and Wales) online?
Fill in deceased's name and approximate date of death in the form on this page, pay £21.60 by card, and the document is e-mailed to you within online order delivery time not stated; postal response within 4 weeks; new grants appear online about 14 days after issue.
How much does Copy of a will and grant of probate (England and Wales) cost?
£21.60, including the official fee of £16.00.
How long does Copy of a will and grant of probate (England and Wales) take?
online order delivery time not stated; postal response within 4 weeks; new grants appear online about 14 days after issue.
Who can order Copy of a will and grant of probate (England and Wales)?
Anyone.
Do I need to send the original document?
No. Everything is online — no original and no post.
Terms
Work starts as soon as you pay; once the document is delivered the order can no longer be cancelled.
Joy Work OS is a private service and not the issuing authority. You can also order this document directly from the authority at the official fee.