Oath of Administrators with Will Annexed including Bond (De Bonis Non for Single Applicant)

What this form is for

• • Use when you are the sole administrator of a will‑based estate.
• • Use when the court has specifically ordered a bond (De Bonis Non).
• • Do not use for intestate estates (no will).
• • Do not use for multiple administrators – a different form applies.
• • Use only after the court issues an appointment order.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The oath must be filed within the time limit set by the probate order, usually within 28 days of the appointment notice.

Before you submit

• • Completed personal and estate details
• • Oath signed in presence of Commissioner for Oaths
• • Original will attached
• • Certified copy of the bond attached
• • Correct bond amount and surety details entered
• • Court reference number included
• • Form printed on A4 paper, legible font
• • Signed and dated
• • Envelope addressed to the correct Probate Office
• • Tracking number recorded for postal submissions

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the form from the Courts Service website or office.
2. 2Gather the original will and bond documents.
3. 3Complete the form and have the oath witnessed.
4. 4Attach the required documents in the order listed on the form.
5. 5Deliver the package to the appropriate District Court Probate Office.
6. 6Obtain a receipt or tracking confirmation.
7. 7File a copy for your own records.

Known limitations

• • Only for single administrators; not valid for joint appointments.
• • Requires a bond; not suitable when no bond is ordered.
• • Must be submitted to the specific District Court that issued the appointment.
• • Electronic submission may not be accepted in all jurisdictions.