Genealogy Chat

Can someone tell me where you can order old wills and how much it costs to buy them.

Many thanks in advance for your help

Lady Mint

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/RdLeaflet.asp?sLeafletID=220&j=1
Wills before 1858

Thanks Joy

But it doesn't seem to tell you how to buy copies. I know the year the probate will was done and details, I just want to obtain the will.

Lady Mint

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/RdLeaflet.asp?sLeafletID=220&j=1
Buying copies by post
You can try to order copies by post from the relevant record office, citing the full reference from the index if you have been able to locate it.
'DocumentsOnline'
All PCC wills from PROB 11 are also available to download from Documents Online


http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/cms/1226.htm#details
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.

What does it cost?
If you make your own search and order copies at the counter: £5 (this includes a copy of the will, if any) additional copies of the same document costs £1 per copy

The Probate Service does not hold any records or documents prior to 1858. If you require information about these, you are recommended to contact:

The National Archives,
Kew,
Richmond,
Surrey, TW9 4DU
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/

thanks Joy :)

Will look into that

Thanks again

Lady Mint

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