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Hi Maid Marion...
I think we have been in contact before, ("the Tattooed Man"?)
Anyway, I want to thank you for your very informative email. As I said to 'Rutland Belle', I won't be able to work on any of the information given tonight as I am about to go out..
Thank you for going to all the trouble to copy all the information, I really appreciate it.
Cheers
Joy Reid.
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Hi Rutland Belle
Thank you for another site name I can try. Unfortunately I wont be able to search right away, but definitely tomorrow...
Cheers.
Joy
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Hi Brummiejan
Thanks for the site name. Between you and Cheryl I should be able to find my way around.
Cheers.
Joy
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Cheryl, thank you for getting back to me and for the additional information. I really appreciate it.
Hope your sleeping better!
Joy
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http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/cms/1226.htm
If you write to York and ask for a search: £5 (This covers the four year period from the date of death). There is a further search fee of £3 for each subsequent 4 year period searched. If a grant is traced, the fee includes a copy of the Will [if any], regardless of the number of pages, and copy of the grant.
If you wish to write for a search and/or copy, you should write to The Postal Searches & Copies Dept, York Probate Sub-Registry, Castle Chambers, Clifford Street, York, YO1 9RG, where a special unit deals with such requests. Download an application form with their Conditions of Service.
The following is from the site given. As far as I am aware, post-1858 wills can only be ordered this way.
http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/cms/1226.htm
Where are the Calendars kept?
The only place where there is a complete set of calendars [from 1858] available for public inspection is First Avenue House in London. Most District Probate Registries have calendars covering at least the last fifty years. If you intend to visit a Registry specifically to look at the records, you are recommended to contact the Registry beforehand [a list of addresses and telephone numbers appears overleaf] to check what is available.
What if I cannot get to First Avenue House or a Registry?
Registry officials will make a search on your behalf. There is a charge for this but if a grant is traced, the search fee includes the provision of a copy of the grant and [if any], the Will.
You must write to the Postal Searches and Copies Department at York (The Postal Searches & Copies Dept, York Probate Sub-Registry, 1st Floor, Castle Chambers, Clifford Street, York, YO1 9RG) giving the full name, address and date of death of the deceased, stating what you require and enclosing the appropriate fee.
Requests cannot be accepted by telephone.
I know the details of the Grant - how do I get the copies I want?
Once you know when and where a grant issued, you can have copies of the Grant and the Will [if any]. You may order copies at First Avenue House or any District Probate Registry. You should state the full name of the deceased, the date of the grant, the Registry where it issued, what copies you want and pay the appropriate fee. You may order copies by post or by attending any Registry. Telephone orders cannot be accepted.
How long does it take to obtain copies?
The length of time taken to supply copies varies, depending upon where the original documents are kept. In some cases we may be able to give you a copy 'on the spot' but generally we have to order them from the place where the original documents are held.
The Probate Service aims to supply copies within 21 working days of your application.
Addresses
Calendars may be inspected and copies ordered at any of the offices shown below.
Birmingham : The Priory Courts, 33 Bull Street, B4 6DU
Tel 0121 681 3400
Brighton : William Street, BN2 0RF
Tel 01273 573510
Bristol : The Crescent Centre, Temple Back,BS1 6EP
Tel 0117 927 3915
Cardiff : 3rd Floor, Fitzalan Place, Cardiff CF24 0RZ
Tel 029 2047 4373
Ipswich : Ground Floor, 8 Arcade Street, Ipswich, IP1 1EJ
Tel 01473 284 260
Leeds : 3rd Floor, Coronet House, Queen Street, LS1 2BA
Tel 0113 386 3540
Liverpool : Queen Elizabeth II Law Courts, Derby Square, L2 1XA
Tel 0151 236 8264
London : Principal Registry of the Family Division, First Avenue House, 42 - 49 High Holborn, London WC1V 6NP
Tel 020 7947 6043/6939
Manchester : Ground Floor, Civil Justice Centre, 1 Bridge Street West, PO Box 4240, Manchester M60 1WJ
Tel 0161 240 5700
Newcastle Upon Tyne : 1 Waterloo Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 4AL
Tel 0191 211 2170
Oxford : Oxford Combined Court Building, St. Aldates, Oxford. OX1 1LY
Tel 01865 793055
Winchester : 4th Floor, Cromwell House, Andover Road, SO23 7EW
Tel 01962 897024
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Joy go to the National Archives site
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/
at the top rt hand corner where it says 'seacrh the archives' type in Wills and you will find lots of info.
You can even download and print off a form to send to York Probate Office. I sent for one £5 and it came in under 3 weeks and was worth every penny
Good Luck
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Brummiejan has named the site that I used, but at 4am, when I put my post my brain was asleep and I forgot to put the link.
I clicked on 'performing a standing search' and right at the bottom was a bit regarding ' a general search'. This is the one I used. I am waiting for my reply and hopefully they will have something for me.
You can contact them by phone too. Number is on the site. It might be best to call first rather than waste money. I have just taken the plunge.
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Try this site - it is the official government one and at first glance looks very helpful.
www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/cms/1226.htm
Jan
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I am not sure either but I have sent for one anyway. Maybe someone on here knows a little more about it. As it is only £5 I thought it worth a go.
Good luck. I am off to bed to try again to get to sleep. lol
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Hi Cheryl
Well I'm sorry to say I'm not up at 4am - I'm in New Zealand and it's only 5.15pm here!
I have absolutely no Idea what a "Grant and Will to the Probate Service" means I'm afraid. Obviously that's why I need help!
But thanks for your Reply.
Cheers
Joy.
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Hi,
I have just sent off for a search for a grant and will to the probate service. This costs just £5 and if they find a will it is included in the price.
I am sure their are other ways, but this is the one I am following first.
I'm glad I am not the only wally up at 4am - couldn't sleep.
Cheryl
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Can anyone please advise me how I would go about looking up a Will for my Gt. Grandfather Forest Maughan d. June Qtr 1911?
Thank you.
Joy.
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