Probate fees calculator
The probate application fee in England and Wales is £526 for estates over £5,000, from 13 July 2026, with copies of the grant at £2 each. In Scotland, confirmation costs £0, £351 or £705 depending on the estate value.
You’ll need a rough value of the estate after debts, from bank statements, a house valuation and any investments, and how many official copies you want.
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Fees from July 2026 (E&W). Your inputs stay in this browser.
Figures checked 25 October 2026 Reviewed by [Reviewing solicitor, England and Wales] Sources
Fees by estate value
| Estate | England and Wales | Scotland |
|---|---|---|
| Up to £5,000 | £0 | £0 |
| £5,000.01 to £50,000 | £526 | £0 |
| £50,000.01 to £250,000 | £526 | £351 |
| Over £250,000 | £526 | £705 |
England and Wales fees apply from 13 July 2026 under the Court and Tribunal Fees (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2026. Scottish fees apply from 1 April 2026 under the Sheriff Court Fees Order 2026.
Worked example
An estate in Cardiff is worth £180,000 and the executor orders 3 copies with the application: £526 + 3 × £2 = £532.
The same estate in Scotland, with 2 certificates of confirmation: £351 + 2 × £10 = £371.
What this does not include
Inheritance tax, solicitor or professional fees, house clearance, valuation fees and Northern Ireland probate fees. Inheritance tax must usually be dealt with before the grant is issued.
Questions people ask
How much is the probate fee in 2026?
In England and Wales the probate application fee is £526 for estates worth more than £5,000, from 13 July 2026. It was £300 before that. Estates of £5,000 or less pay nothing.
How much are extra copies of the grant of probate?
£2 each if you order them with the application, or £16 each later. Banks and other organisations usually want to see an official copy, so ordering several at the start is cheaper.
Do solicitors charge on top of the probate fee?
Yes, if you use one. The court fee is the same whoever applies. Solicitors charge either a fixed fee, an hourly rate or a percentage of the estate for the legal work. Ask for a written estimate and compare at least two.
Is the probate fee the same in Scotland?
No. Scotland uses confirmation instead of probate. The sheriff court charges nothing for estates up to £50,000, £351 for estates from £50,000.01 to £250,000, and £705 above that, from 1 April 2026. Certificates of confirmation ordered with the inventory are £10 each.
Who pays the probate fee?
It is paid when you apply, usually by the executor, and can be repaid from the estate. Some banks will release money from the deceased’s account to pay it.
Sources
This calculator gives general information, not legal or financial advice. A court, tribunal, the Home Office or the scheme administrator makes the actual decision. Read the disclaimer, and for advice on your own situation speak to a regulated adviser, a solicitor or Citizens Advice.