The Dublin Probate Office updates this page regularly to show which applications are currently being processed. Processing times can vary depending on how complete and accurate the application is, and on the level of demand and resources available at the time.
These timelines apply to the Dublin Probate Office only. District Probate Registries have their own processing times, which vary by office.
Processing timelines – updated 19th January 2026
| Request type | Lodgement date being processed |
|---|---|
| New Solicitor applications | 18th November 2025 |
| New Personal applications | 12th November 2025 |
| Copy requests for wills/grants issued before July 2016 | 28th November 2025 |
| Copy requests for wills/grants issued after July 2016 | 4th December 2025 |
Notes on application types
Solicitor applications
These are applications for Grants of Representation that have been lodged through a solicitor’s firm.
Please note that applications will be returned in their entirety without full assessment if the applicant has:
- No title and/or if title is set out incorrectly, or
- If the application contains three or more queries.
Personal applications
Applications made directly by members of the public. There is currently a 10–12 week waiting time for appointments with the Probate Office in Dublin. Find out more about what to expect at your appointment in the step-by-step guide to applying for probate.
Copy requests – before July 2016
These are applications for a copy of Wills and Grants issued before July 2016.
These take longer because older records are stored off-site. You can find the copy request form and the relevant fees for copies.
Copy requests – after July 2016
These are applications for a copy of Wills and Grants issued after July 2016.
These are processed more quickly because records are stored on-site. You can find the copy request form and the fees for copies online.
