All probate lodgments must be made electronically using CourtSA.
View information about rules, forms and process changes.
For self-represented litigants refer to Practice Note 1 of 2019.
A grant of probate or of letters of administration is a legal document issued by the Probate Registry. The grant enables the legal personal representative named in the grant to formally administer the estate of the deceased person, by collecting and dealing with assets and paying estate debts.
The Supreme Court of South Australia has exclusive jurisdiction in this State to make orders in relation to the:
- validity of Wills of deceased persons;
- appointment of an executor or administrator of a deceased estate; and
- administration of deceased estates.
If you are looking for a grant issued before 1980 then please email the Court at enquiry@courts.sa.gov.au
We can help you with general information on:
- Applying for Probate or Administration
- Searching Probate Records (log in through CourtSA)
- Probate Fees
- Probate Forms
For more information on your legal rights, responsibilities and options we encourage you to talk to a lawyer to obtain specific advice regarding your situation.
We also have a section on information for lodging parties on probate matters including information about:
- Acts, Rules and Forms
- Guidance on complex and unusual applications
If you wish to attend there are sessions held by the Probate Registry on a regular basis explaining how to navigate CourtSA. This is procedural information only. No legal advice will be given.
When: once a month
- 3rd Wednesday of the month – 3pm – 4pm
Excluding Public Holidays
Where: Sessions will be held in the Jury Room in the Sir Samuel Way Building 241-259 Victoria Square Adelaide 5000.