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Getting another copy of Sealed Grant of Probate?

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saltychoc · 19/04/2021 20:44

My Dm passed away last year and I've been dealing with her probate - it's all done with the officials but I am still feeling with selling her flat - but I have lost the original grant of probate (sealed) so I can't actually get on a sell it.
I have been googling - but I can't seem to work out where the hell to get another one!
I know, I know I should have ordered a few the first time - but I had no idea that I might continue to need it and that it wasn't stored electronically.
Anyone able to help me?

OP posts:
StCharlotte · 19/04/2021 21:01

www.gov.uk/search-will-probate

Honey83 · 19/04/2021 21:09

Hi
You can go onto the search wills website as above and download a copy of the probate for £1.50 however this doesn't have the court seal. It's literally just a blank circle where the seal should be.
To be able to sell the property, you will need to email your local probate office and request a copy with a court seal and they will then invoice you for it. I think it's about £20 per copy.

saltychoc · 19/04/2021 22:41

Yeah, I need a copy with the actual raised seal on it - I just can't believe you can't order/request on online - I will try emailing round local probate offices, does it matter which one as I don't live close to where my Dm died?

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Honey83 · 19/04/2021 22:52

Exactly I don't understand it either. I had to use the webchat to find that information out because it isn't published anywhere on the website. Maybe the courts don't want the admin of an influx of people applying Hmm
I was told to email the district. There are only 11 around the country so that narrows it down slightly. Do you know what district? It you do happen to download the public version from the website it will be on that.

www.probateforms.co.uk/probate-registries/

saltychoc · 20/04/2021 23:41

Her home was in Kensington & Chelsea, so I guess I start with the local office there?

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StCharlotte · 21/04/2021 13:49

If you did obtain a (non sealed) copy as per my link above, it will show which registry issued it. Alternatively, where did you aend the prohate application?

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