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The Bailiwick of Guernsey's Probate Registry

Probate jurisdiction in the Bailwick of Guernsey is exercised with speed, efficiency and integrity by the Guernsey Probate Registry. 

There are currently no restrictions on the operation of the Guernsey Probate Registry. However, during the Covid-19 pandemic, those living in other jurisdictions are invited to contact the staff by telephone or email if they have any questions about the service of documents and others matters. 

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Guernsey Probate Registry

Guernsey Probate Registry

This information on this website is provided to help those dealing with the estate of a person who has died (the deceased). We recognise the difficulties that many people face when dealing with an estate after a death and we hope that the information on this website will make the task a little less difficult.

'Probate' is a term commonly used to describe a 'Grant of Representation', which authorises a person or persons (the Executor or Administrator) to deal with the deceased’s personal estate.

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Marriage Licences

Marriage licences

Information about applying for a licence for a marriage service in Church of England churches or chapels in Alderney, Guernsey, Herm or Sark or for a marriage to be solemnised in the Bailiwick of Guernsey by a Church of England (also known as Anglican or Episcopalian) priest can be found at the Deanery of Guernsey's website.

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Faculties

Faculties

Information about applying for a faculty for work on a Church of England church or chapel in the Bailiwick of Guernsey can be found at the Deanery of Guernsey website.

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