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Copy of probate and will

I paid to get a copy of probate and will on 11th April and I was hoping to have received something by now. Other than a copy of the receipt for £1.50, I've heard nothing.
Is this unusual? 
The probate was granted over 20 years ago, but I would have thought it was still available.
Any ideas anyone?

Comments

  • I think this is normal, since older material has to be found and scanned manually. HMCTS aim for a turnaround time of 5 working days so I would wait a little longer before chasing them. If only HMRC were so efficient.

  • Newly_retired
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    Given the Bank Holiday, it is not that long yet. It will take some searching.
  • Runner_Duck
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    Older wills take much longer to arrive. I ordered 2 recently, one 15 years old arrived almost instantly, the older one took 2+ weeks.
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