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Old 11-12-14, 17:42
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Yes. Earliest probates are like mini biographies, but info decreases over time, till you get very little indeed.
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Old 11-12-14, 19:16
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Thanks, how annoying
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Old 17-12-14, 22:26
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For the Registry is PRFD the Principal Registry or is that covered by London?
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Old 17-12-14, 23:10
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Checked Mum's will, and that says London - but doesn't really help as I went to a local satellite office, rather than to Holborn.

Presumably, you put whatever is written in the index?
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Old 18-12-14, 08:28
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Phoenix, I want to order an 1861 will which was proved at the Principal Registry.
However, the drop-down list gives London and another choice is PRFD. The words Principal Registry don't appear.

https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk...False#calendar
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Old 18-12-14, 08:52
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In which case, yes I'd go for PRFD. It has been known by various names over time, so I'm sure they could find it.

(I do wonder whether this is the system that has been in place for years and always worked perfectly well in the past, or a new provider.)
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Old 18-12-14, 08:57
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Thanks, Phoenix. I looked for an explanation on the site but couldn't find it.
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Old 20-12-14, 21:46
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Old 20-12-14, 21:48
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I have tried to fill in the details to order a will, but when I put in the Folio number, there isn't enough space in the box for the letter at the end of the numbers.
Anyone got any ideas?
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Old 27-12-14, 22:47
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I've just seen this on the BBC news - not sure why they are reporting it as though it went live today?
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