Probate

Probate is the name of a court order that is granted by the Supreme Court of NSW. Being granted probate confirms that the:

  • Will is valid
  • Executor has permission to distribute the estate according to the Will.

Probate is also the name of the online system for lodging uncontested applications for a grant of probate.

Applying for a grant of Probate

To apply for a grant of Probate, you will need to:

  • Gather supporting documents
  • Submit a probate application via Probate
  • Respond to Requisitions from the Court

Getting started with your application

To apply for a grant you need an Online Registry account.


Once you have an Online Registry Account, continue to Probate by selecting the button below.


Errors in a published notice

  • If you see an error in the published notice, please contact the Supreme Court within 14 days of publication
  • If an error is corrected, the 14 day publication period will recommence from the date of correction 
  • If you do not publish a correct notice, you may have to publish and pay for another probate notice.

Publishing notices for an old case

To publish a Notice of Intended Distribution for a case that was started before 2013, contact registry staff to publish the notice on your behalf.