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Probate Cost Calculator

Estimate the cost of applying for probate, including the application fee, extra copies of the grant and optional professional help.

Last reviewed: 1 September 2026

Use the net estate value if you have already worked it out.

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Optional. Enter a quote if you plan to use a professional — leave at 0 to do it yourself.

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No application fee (estate under £5,000)£0
Extra copies (3 × £1.50)£4.50
Professional fees£0
Estimated total cost£4.50

Fee figures are held as editable settings and were last checked on the date shown above. . Fees are set by the government and change from time to time. Estates in Scotland and Northern Ireland follow different processes and fee scales.

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