Applying for probate

Step 6 - Attending your appointment

Your Appointment with a probate official

Your appointment with a Probate official is held privately and not in a courtroom.

• Arrival Time: Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment time.

• Rescheduling: If you cannot attend your appointment at the scheduled date and time, please contact the relevant office in advance to arrange a new appointment. Office contact details will be included in the communication you received about the appointment.

At the appointment you can expect the following to take place:

• Review of documentation: All relevant documentation will be reviewed.
• Providing additional information: The probate official may have questions about your application or ask you for additional information during your appointment.
• Swearing or affirming an oath: You will be presented with an oath to be sworn or affirmed before the probate official.
• Payment of probate fee: The probate fee will be calculated based on the net value of the Irish estate. probate fees can be paid by:
  • Debit/credit card.
  • An official fee card from a Courts Service Stamp Office.

For District Probate Registries, check the specific offices for their payment methods.

Personal application fees

For cases where a grant has already been issued (double, lapsed applications, unadministered or duplicate Grant of Representation (DBN) there will be a fee of €300.

Important notes:

• We cannot provide legal advice. Legal advice will not be provided during your appointment. If questions arise, a further appointment may be scheduled.
• You might need to engage a solicitor. If it becomes apparent that your case requires advice from a solicitor, you will be asked to withdraw your personal application and seek legal assistance. The decision of the Probate Office in this matter is final.

Ordering copies of documents

During your appointment, if necessary, you may order extra copies of the grant, will, or other documents. You will need to pay the relevant fee for these copies by debit or credit card or an official fee card from a Courts Service Stamp Office.

You can order copies from the General Office Section after the grant of representation has been issued.

Find the appropriate Probate Registry