IrelandHow do I apply for a Grant of Probate?
To apply for a Grant of Probate in Ireland, the executor named in the will must file an application with the Probate Office of the High Court, along with the original will, death certificate, and sworn affidavit of execution.
What the Law Says
The Succession Act 1965 sets out the legal framework for granting probate to executors named in a valid will. Section 34 specifically governs who may apply and the court’s authority to issue the grant.
A Grant of Probate is a legal document issued by the High Court that confirms the validity of a deceased person’s will and authorises the named executor to administer the estate.
Only the executor(s) named in the will may apply — beneficiaries or next-of-kin cannot apply unless they are also named as executors.
The application must include the original will, certified copy of the death certificate, Inland Revenue Affidavit (Form CA24), and a sworn affidavit of execution confirming the will’s authenticity and proper signing.
Statutory TextThe Court may, on application by the executor named in a will, grant probate thereof.
— Succession Act 1965, s. 34 — Grant of probate
What to Do
Obtain the original will and certified copy of the death certificate.
Complete Form PR1 (Probate Application Form) and Form CA24 (Inland Revenue Affidavit).
Swear an Affidavit of Execution before a Commissioner for Oaths or practising solicitor.
Submit all documents and the €65 fee to the Probate Office of the High Court in Dublin.
Publish a 21-day notice in Iris Oifigiúil (the official State gazette) and a national newspaper, unless waived by the court.
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Not legal advice. This article is general information based on publicly available sources, written for educational purposes. Laws change and individual situations vary. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before acting on anything you read here. Last reviewed: 2026-06-08.