Probate processing times

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 22nd June 2026

Probate Portal – Key Information

How to Start using our portal

Contact Courts Portal and register.

Switching from a paper application to Probate Portal

Can I withdraw my lodged paper application and submit it through the Portal?

Yes, you can only if:

1. Your application is eligible for online submission, and
2. It has already been submitted but has not yet been processed

How to Withdraw a Manual Application

If you are a solicitor and wish to now apply via Portal, you must send a formal written request confirming withdrawal for the attention of the Probate Officer.

Your request should include:

1. The name of the deceased
2. The application reference number (if available)
3. Any other relevant identifying details (e.g. date of death of deceased)
4. The reason for withdrawal
5. Confirmation that the case is eligible for online submission

Important Points to Note:

1. If your application has already been queried, it cannot be Withdrawn and then applied for via Portal.
2. If your application is approved for Withdrawal, all papers will be returned to your office.  You will need to apply to our Finance Unit for a refund of your fee.  ( Application for refund of court fees)
3. You will then need to pay the application fee via Portal when applying online.    
4. The Applicant will now have to complete the Statement of Truth via Portal if applying online. 

What can be submitted through the portal?

Applications for Grants of Probate (by solicitors only)

Current Restrictions

1. Only Grants of Probate can be submitted
2. Only solicitors can use the system (personal applications are not yet supported)
3. Foreign domicile cases are not supported
4. The date of death must be on or after 5 December 2001
5. All applicants must:
   1. Be over 18 years old
   2. Have the capacity to make their own decisions
   3. Be named as executors in the will

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 January 2020

These are applications for a copy of Wills and Grants issued before January 2020.

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 January 2020

These are applications for a copy of Wills and Grants issued after January 2020.

These are processed more quickly because records are stored on-site. You can find the copy request form and the fees for copies online.