General FAQs
- How does the Canada Will Registry work?
- What's the value of searching the Canada Will Registry?
- Which provinces can use the Canada Will Registry?
- Who uses the Canada Will Registry?
- How many law firms are registered with the Canada Will Registry?
- Do you store actual copies of the wills?
How to Search the Canada Will Registry
- I’m looking for a will. Where do I start and how does this work?
- After submitting my search query, will I see a list of matching wills?
- I submitted a search to the Canada Will Registry and have not heard anything within 30 days. What now?
- When will I get the Search Certificate?
- How do I post a Knowledge of a Will notice?
- Do you get an affidavit when you do a Combined Registry Search?
The Canada Will Registry for Law Firms
- What are the benefits of registering my clients' wills?
- Don't I need to get signed consent forms from my clients to register their wills?
- How long does it take to get set up on the Canada Will Registry?
- How do I get set up on the Canada Will Registry?
- What is My Will Vault?
- Where is My Will Vault?