Set to increase from £1.50 per copy to £16
The Ministry of Justice has confirmed that from 17 November 2025, the fee for obtaining copies of Probate Grants, Wills or Letters of Administration in England and Wales will increase from £1.50 to £16 per copy.
The new fee will apply based on the date of receipt not the date of submission. This means that any paper applications prepared before 17 November but received after this date will still be subject to the increased £16 fee.
The increase “reflects the true cost of the service and means we can focus taxpayers’ money on improving other parts of the under-pressure court system.”