Probate Registries

The probate offices that issue grants of probate and grants of letters of administration are known as Probate Registries. These registration offices are where all applications are sent, therefore it is a crucial step in the probate process.

PROBATE REGISTRIES

The correct address to send Probate applications to as a probate practitioner:
Newcastle District Probate Registry
2nd Floor
Kings Court
Earl Grey Way
North Shields
NE29 6AR

For personal applicants only:
HMCTS Probate, PO Box 12625, Harlow, CM20 9QE

These are the only 2 address available for England on gov.uk.

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Sub-registry offices

In previous years, there were many sub-probate registries that people attended in order to swear an oath. However, the probate application process has changed over the years and the requirement to swear an oath is typically no longer required. Thus, the sub-registries became obsolete.