If a will is registered with us you may be able to order a copy.
We hold wills in the Register of Deeds.
If you are searching for a will registered before 15 March 1993, you'll need to search the National Records of Scotland.
Request a search
You can request a search by:
You'll need to tell us:
- the full name of the person whose will you are searching for
- their address when they made the will
- your name, contact details and billing address
If you know a will has been registered with us you should also provide:
- the unique deed number
- the date of recording in the Register of Deeds
This additional information will help us find the will.
Not all wills are registered with us and not everyone makes a will.
If you are unsuccessful in your search for a will with us, there are other organisations to search.
Fees
Plain copies: £16 + VAT
Extracts: £30 + VAT
An extract carries the evidential status necessary for court purposes.
You can pay by credit card, debit card or cheque.
If you live outside the UK, we will send you an invoice for prepayment before we send the will.
If we cannot find the will, we will not charge you for the search. If you want a copy of the results summary sent to you it will cost £20 +VAT.