Probate Fee Calculator UK
Estimate the probate application fee, extra grant copies and optional professional fees for an estate in England and Wales, in seconds.
Calculate Probate Costs
Enter the value of the estate and the number of official grant copies you need. The calculator works out the court fee and an overall estimated cost.
Probate Fee Calculator
England and Wales. Get an instant estimate of what the estate will pay.
Understanding Probate Fees
What you pay, when you pay it, and who pays
The Court Fee
The probate application fee is £526 for estates over £5,000, and nothing at or below £5,000. It is a flat fee, not a percentage of the estate.
Extra Copies
The grant is the document institutions ask to see. Extra sealed copies cost £2 each when ordered with the application.
Professional Fees
Solicitors and probate specialists set their own charges, often a percentage of the estate or a fixed fee plus VAT. These are separate from the court fee.
Paid From the Estate
Costs are an expense of the estate. The executor may have to pay the court fee first and then reclaim it once funds are available.
Probate Court Fees Explained
The main government fees for a grant of probate or letters of administration in England and Wales. Fees can change, so check GOV.UK before you apply.
| Item | Amount | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | £0 | Estate valued at £5,000 or less |
| Application fee | £526 | Estate valued over £5,000 |
| Extra copy of the grant | £2 each | Ordered with the application |
| Extra copy of the grant | £16 each | Ordered after the grant is issued |
Probate Fee FAQ
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about the cost of probate in the UK.
Since 13 July 2026 the probate application fee in England and Wales is £526 for estates worth more than £5,000. There is no fee for estates valued at £5,000 or less. Always confirm the current figure on GOV.UK before applying.
Additional official copies of the grant cost £2 each when ordered with your application, and £16 each if ordered after the grant has been issued. Ordering enough copies up front is the cheapest option.
The fee is an expense of the estate and is normally repaid to the executor from estate funds, but it must be paid when the application is submitted, so the executor may need to cover it temporarily.
No. The court fee is separate from any solicitor or probate specialist charges, valuation fees, and Inheritance Tax. Inheritance Tax, where due, usually has to be paid or arranged before the grant is issued.
No. This calculator uses the England and Wales fee. Scotland uses confirmation rather than probate, and Northern Ireland has its own fee scale, so check the relevant court service for those.