Register a will
Will registration ensures a will can be found quickly and confidentially at the time it is needed.
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Register a Will for yourself
Ensure that a Will can be located and used to correctly distribute an estate, removing the risks associated with a Will being lost, misplaced or forgotten about over the passage of time.
£30.00
(Inc VAT)
Register a Will for someone else
Ensure that a Will for someone else can be located and used to correctly distribute an estate, removing the risks associated with a Will being lost, misplaced or forgotten about over the passage of time.
£30.00
(Inc VAT)
Why a will is registered
Executors and beneficiaries unaware
Original wills, safely stored by law firms, may be overlooked because executors and beneficiaries are unaware of their existence or location.
Ensure final wishes are known
The time has been taken to outline final wishes in a will and a will registration helps to ensure these are made known.
Prevent incorrect distribution
Ensure that a will can be located and used to correctly distribute an estate, removing the risks associated with a will being lost, misplaced or forgotten about over the passage of time.
Mitigate against intentional suppression
The knowledge of the existence and whereabouts of a will may be intentionally suppressed by a discontented next of kin. Registering a will ensures it can be searched for, located quickly and discussed confidentially.
What is the will registration process?
Registering the existence of a will online is simple. You can register yours or someone else’s will online now, or if your will was written by a regulated professional they can register it for you.
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Complete the testator details
To register the existence of the will, The National Will Register only requires the basic details of the testator, the date of the will and where the original will is safely stored. This is usually with the solicitor, will writer or specific storage facility.
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Complete your details
The details of the person completing the form must be provided. Confirmation of registration and The National Will Register certificate of registration is issued to these details. If you are the testator registering your own will, please confirm this.
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Complete registration
Upon successful processing of payment, the will registration process is complete. Confirmation and certificate of registration will be issued to the given email address. Print a copy of the certificate of registration to keep with personal documentation, protecting the confidential contents of the will.
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Contact usFrequently Asked Questions
No, registering a will is not a legal requirement in the UK. However, it is strongly advised to register it with The National Will Register to ensure it is easier to locate when needed.
Our 2024 National Wills Report uncovered that 53% of UK adults haven’t discussed what should happen to their estate with anyone, giving the opportunity for significant risks arising, including an estate not being distributed according to the wishes of the deceased.
It costs £30 for members of the public to register their will or register someone else’s will.
No, a solicitor does not automatically register a will. However, many solicitors offer this as an additional service when creating or updating a will. It’s important to ask your solicitor ‘is my will going to be registered?’.
Yes, registering a will ensures it can be more easily located after your passing. This can help reduce uncertainty and delays for your loved ones, as well as reducing the risk of your wishes not being met.