Do-it-yourself PROBATE

Queensland Probate Applications

Key information about filing for probate in Queensland.

Can the application be submitted by post?

Yes. Applications in Queensland may be submitted by post or by attending the registry in person. The Registrar or Deputy Registrar will act as your witness and accept the application.

Probate filing fees (as at 1 July 2021):
The probate filing fee is $748.10.

For pensioners the probate filing fee is $131.80. See Court website for application to reduce fees.

Approximate time to the issue of the grant of probate:
4 to 6 weeks from receipt of the application for straightforward grants of probate. More complicated cases may take longer.

Is a legal notice required to be published?
Yes. A notice of your intention to apply for a grant of probate must be published in the Queensland Law Reporter. The current fee is $161.70. No other advertising is required.

Are you required to submit an inventory of assets and liabilities?
No.