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Form Part I: No. 6 Probate
Part I: No. 6 Probate is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to apply for a Grant of Probate after someone has died. It is required when the estate includes land, bank accounts or other assets that need legal authority to be dealt with.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form Part I: No. 6 Probate
Part I: No. 6 Probate is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to apply for a Grant of Probate after someone has died. It is required when the estate includes land, bank accounts or other assets that need legal authority to be dealt with.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach a certified copy of the death certificate.
- 2Incorrect spelling of names or addresses
- 3Omitting a significant asset or liability
- 4Submitting an unsigned form
- 5Failing to attach certified copies of the death certificate
Plain English
When a loved one passes away and you need to manage their money and property, this form starts the legal process. It tells the court who the executor is and asks for details of the estate so a Grant of Probate can be issued.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The application should be lodged within six weeks of death, but there is no hard legal deadline; delays can increase costs and hold up asset distribution.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- When there is a valid will and you are the named executor
- When the estate includes immovable property in Ireland
- When you need a formal Grant of Probate to transfer bank accounts
- When the estate value exceeds the small estate threshold
- When you are applying for probate in a District Court
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
No will
Applies when there is no will
✓ Verify if the deceased died intestate
Small estate (under €50,000)
Simpler process for low‑value estates
✓ Check estate value first
Foreign assets only
Different jurisdiction rules
✓ Confirm assets are abroad
Deadline or filing window
The application should be lodged within six weeks of death, but there is no hard legal deadline; delays can increase costs and hold up asset distribution.
Before you submit
- 1Death certificate (certified copy)
- 2Original will (if any) and any codicils
- 3Completed Part I: No. 6 form, signed
- 4Accurate asset and liability schedule
- 5Executor’s identification documents
- 6Proof of probate fee payment
- 7Correct court address or online portal details
- 8All supporting documents attached in the order requested
How to file this form
- 1Collect required documents (death certificate, will, asset list).
- 2Complete the form, ensuring legible handwriting or use the PDF editor.
- 3Sign the declaration and attach all certified copies.
- 4Pay the probate fee and keep the receipt.
- 5Submit the package to the Probate Office in person, by post, or upload online.
- 6Obtain the filing receipt or acknowledgment from the court.
- 7Wait for the court to issue the Grant of Probate.
Known limitations
- 1Form does not cover intestate administration – a different form is needed.
- 2Only accepts certified copies, not photocopies.
- 3Online submission may not be available for all districts.
- 4Does not include a built‑in checklist; applicants must reference guidance notes.
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Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->The form is currently the 2024 version and remains in active use; no major redesign has been announced.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the probate fee amount matches the 2024 schedule
- Confirm the form layout matches the latest PDF on the Courts Service website
- Verify that the signature block includes the new electronic signature option
- Review any updated guidance notes attached to the form
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 29/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number inferred from provided data
- SRCPurpose (Grant of Probate) inferred from typical Irish probate practice
- SRCExecutor requirement inferred from standard probate procedure
- SRCFee and deadline details marked as not confirmed in official source
- SRCOnline portal availability marked as not confirmed in official source
- SRCSmall estate threshold reference marked as not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Difference between Grant of Probate and Grant of Administration
Whether a small estate form can be used instead
How to calculate the probate fee based on estate value
What qualifies as a certified copy of the death certificate
Whether electronic signatures are accepted in all districts
How to handle foreign assets not covered by this form
Timing of filing relative to the six‑week informal guideline
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