The Victorian Will and Powers of Attorney Registry
Deposit or register the location of your Will and Powers of Attorney documents for safekeeping with our free service.
Powers of Attorney and Will Registration Overview
The Victorian Will and Powers of Attorney Registry is a free service we offer to all Victorians. You can choose to deposit and store your original documents in State Trustee’s secure will bank, or keep them and only register their location with us.
The Will storage and registry service will help executors and attorneys easily find your documents and ensure your wishes are followed when the time comes. These documents are your voice, and it’s important to keep them safe.
Two Options for the safekeeping of Wills and Powers of Attorney
Option 1: Deposit and storage of Wills and Powers of Attorney
Use this 3-step process to send us the original copies of your Will and Powers of Attorney documents for safe storage. We’ll give them to your executor when the time comes.
2. Post form and document
The Victorian Will and Powers of Attorney Registry, Reply paid 1461 Melbourne VIC 8060
3. Receive confirmation
You’ll get a welcome letter within 4-6 weeks, with details about your free will storage and retrieval.
Option 2: Powers of Attorney and Wills registry service
State Trustees is committed to respecting your privacy and confidentiality. Our Privacy Policy is available here.
Are wills registered in Victoria?
Are wills registered in Victoria?
No, there is not a central registry of Wills in Victoria. However, you can take advantage of State Trustees’ free Victorian Will and Powers of Attorney Registry. This will ensure the safekeeping of your documents. The information in your Will becomes public record once the Supreme State of Victoria grants probate.
Does an online will need to be registered in Victoria?
Does an online will need to be registered in Victoria?
No, there is no legal requirement to register a will. However, it is highly recommended to register and store your will in a secure location and to notify your executor of that location. State Trustees also offers a Free Victorian Will and Power of Attorney Registry. Simply send in the original documents or register the location of your documents. Learn more about the Free Victorian Will and Power of Attorney Registry.
What are Will banks?
What are Will banks?
State Trustees does not use this term. We refer to it as the Victorian Will and Powers of Attorney Registry, or our secure storage system for housing Wills and Powers of Attorney documents.
Where can I store my will in Victoria?
Where can I store my will in Victoria?
You can store your will free of charge with State Trustees Victoria. Please go to option one earlier on this page and fill out the linked form.
Who can use the free document storage service?
Who can use the free document storage service?
All Victorian residents can store their will at The Victorian Will and Powers of Attorney Registry for free. It’s safe, secure, and trusted by over 80,000 people across the state. Please refer to option one earlier on this page.
How does the free will storage work?
How does the free will storage work?
There are two options:
- 1. Deposit and store a physical copy of your documents in our secure storage facility. Please refer to option one earlier on this page.
- Register the location of your documents to help make sure your documents are found by your executor when needed. We will only ever release the information to you or your chosen executor or attorney. Please refer to option two earlier on this page.
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How long does it take to process my sent document?
How long does it take to process my sent document?
You will receive a confirmation letter from us once we have received and securely stored your document. Please allow 4–6 weeks from when you mail your documents for processing.
How do I retrieve my documents?
How do I retrieve my documents?
To retrieve your document, call us at 1300 138 672 to make arrangements. Alternatively, you can submit your request via email to WillsAdministrationSupport@StateTrustees.com.au.
Who can request my Will or Power of Attorney from State Trustees once stored?
Who can request my Will or Power of Attorney from State Trustees once stored?
State Trustees takes your document security seriously. During your lifetime, only you and anyone you grant permission to inspect or request a copy of your Will.
After you pass away, Victorian law dictates who can inspect and make a copy of your Will. Those permitted include (but are not limited to) your Executor, your spouse and any person named or referred to in your Will.
How do I notify State Trustees of any changes to my documents?
How do I notify State Trustees of any changes to my documents?
There are many reasons why you may need to update your registration. You may have a new Will or Power of Attorney document, have prepared additional Power of Attorney documents, or their location has changed. You can visit here to update any of this information, including your personal information, in case it has also changed.
How do I send my documents to State Trustees for storage?
How do I send my documents to State Trustees for storage?
Simply download and print our deposit form, then mail it along with your original will or power of attorney document to: The Victorian and Powers of Attorney Registry Reply Paid 1461 Melbourne VIC 8060
Before sending, we recommend keeping a copy of the original document for your records.
How to find out if someone has a Will in Victoria?
How to find out if someone has a Will in Victoria?
The Victorian Supreme Court operates a digital registry containing every probate and administration grant application submitted to the Court since 1970. You can run an online search with the Public Record Office Victoria.
