Probate Registry
The probate registry is part of the Family Division of HM Courts and Tribunals Service. The function of the probate office is to deal with applications for a grant of probate or letter of administration.
or simply give us a call on: 0203 985 9554
Help with Probate
As well our standard probate administration services we can assist you with a full range of additional probate services.
We can assist you with:
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Caveats – Entering in a caveat will prevent probate being granted.
- Probate Searches – Should you wish to obtain copies of a grant or a will, we provide a fast track probate search service, usually within three working days.
- Probate Disputes – If you are seeking probate advice, it is recommended you speak to a qualified, professional.
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Probate Registry Hierarchy
There are registry offices Nationwide, including;
The Principal Registry in London:
London Probate Department
PRFD, First Avenue House
42-49 High Holborn
7th Floor
Holborn
London
WC1V 6NP
Telephone: 020 7947 6939
If you are conducting genealogy research, the London Probate Office is the only place where members of the public can search the complete National Probate Index dating back to 1858. Although you can make searches through the post.
11 District Probate Registries:
- Birmingham
- Brighton
- Bristol
- Cardiff (Probate Registry of Wales)
- Ipswich
- Leeds
- Liverpool
- Manchester
- Newcastle
- Oxford
- Winchester
18 Sub-Registries:
- Bodmin
- Caernarfon
- Carlisle
- Carmarthen
- Chester
- Exeter
- Gloucester
- Lancaster
- Leicester
- Lincoln
- Maidstone
- Middlesbrough
- Norwich
- Nottingham
- Peterborough
- Sheffield
- Stoke-on-Trent
- York
Probate Applications & Interviews
Don’t worry if you don’t see an office listed above that’s near you, it may not been necessary to travel. In addition, the service uses offices and venues within public buildings where a representative from HM Courts and Tribunals Service will meet you. The PA4 form gives a complete list, detailing where all the interview locations are.
You’ll need to specify which interview venue you require on your PA1 application form. Your application must be sent to the controlling probate registry of that venue which is also detailed in PA4.
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