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Brighton Probate Registry

Office status and address read on GOV.UK's Find a Court or Tribunal on 15 September 2026. ProbateCheck is an independent service, not a law firm.

The Brighton probate office is open by appointment at William Street, Brighton, BN2 0RF, as listed on Find a Court or Tribunal on 15 September 2026. You do not need to visit it to find a will or grant of probate: the records for England and Wales are one national index you can search online, and a copy costs £16.

Probate office in Brighton: open by appointment

William StreetBrightonBN2 0RF

"If challenging a probate application ('entering a caveat') you must email if you want to request an in-person appointment. Do not call the registry as they will be unable to make an appointment over the phone." Email contactprobate@justice.gov.uk. Enquiries 0300 303 0648, Monday to Friday, 9am to 1pm. Applications are not taken at the counter: apply online or post form PA1P or PA1A to HMCTS Probate, PO Box 12625, Harlow, CM20 9QF.

Grants processed by the Brighton registry

Real records from the public probate index, covering estates in places such as Sevenoaks, Fareham. New grants are now processed centrally, so these are historical records, and they remain fully searchable.

Daphne Margaret Smith · grant 2004
Alfred Alexander Smith · grant 2002
Charles Smith · grant 2004
Edward William Soutar Smith · grant 2004
Kathleen Mary Smith · grant 2003
Mabel Caroline Smith · grant 1999
Ernest David Smith · grant 2004
Sheila Patricia Smith · grant 2004
Marie Frances Smith · grant 2002
Audrey Agnes Smith · grant 2002
Edward Duncan Smith · grant 2002
Anthony George Smith · grant 2002

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