MyHMCTS: How to apply for probate online
Guide for making probate applications online using MyHMCTS.
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This guide describes the steps you need to take to create a probate case in MyHMCTS and make the following applications:
- with a will (grant of probate)
- letters of administration – without a will
- letters of administration – with an annexed will
MyHMCTS cannot accept probate applications in all cases. In these cases, you must apply using the paper form.
Last updated 23 February 2021 + show all updates
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New requirement to allow 20 working days between sending IHT forms to HMRC and making a probate application using MyHMCTS. Guidance on using the new 'Case Progress' feature (to be released 24 February 2021).
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