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Purchasing a copy of a will

To order a copy of a will you will need:

  • the full name of the deceased
  • their date of death

You can search probate records for documents and wills on the GOV.UK website.

You can use this service to:

  • search for a probate record in England and Wales
  • check if probate has been issued
  • check the type of probate issued
  • order a copy of a probate record (including a will, if there is one)

Each copy of a probate record ordered costs £1.50.

You can apply online or by post.

For support with this service, visit GOV.UK’s probate search help page.


Page last updated: 29 December 2023

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