Guidance

Store a will with HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS)

A guide for people who want to store their will or codicil (an update to the will) with HM Courts and Tribunals Service.

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Published 28 May 2020

2 May 2025
Updated the probate helpline's opening hours.
8 April 2025
Updated the deposit fee.
1 May 2024
Updated fees information
14 November 2023
Information about depositing a will in person has been removed as it is no longer applicable.
29 September 2022
Added information on how long it takes to process a will storage request.
26 February 2022
Updated the probate helpline opening hours
21 February 2022
Updated the option to pay with a postal order
29 January 2022
Edited the contact us section - The Probate helpline is closed on Saturdays.
29 March 2021
addition of help with fees process
1 March 2021
Updated guidance to reflect the new PA7ENV label that must be used when posting a will to HMCTS. Updated contact information. Updated process for arranging an appointment to store a will.
28 May 2020
First published.