Probate records (1858-present)
You may request copies of wills and administrations from the Probate Service. The index to these records, known as the National Probate Calendar, is available to consult at the
Probate Search Room,
First Avenue House,
42-49 High Holborn,
London WC1V 6NP
Tel 020 7947 6000
The Probate Service does not hold any records or documents prior to 1858. If you require information about these, you are recommended to contact:
The National Archives,
Kew,
Richmond,
Surrey, TW9 4DU
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/
Tel: +44 (0) 020 8392 5330