Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 77755

Wills: Proof of Identity

Tabled: 16 September 2025

Answered: 13 October 2025

Named Day

Question

Rachel Taylor

Labour — North Warwickshire and Bedworth

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will take steps to pilot (a) short video interviews, (b) biometric ID checks and (c) other live identity verification for the personal applications of wills.

Answer

Alex Davies-Jones

HMCTS staff are trained in processing and verifying probate applications, with systems established to identify and escalate cases that present certain features of concern. These procedures are regularly reviewed to ensure they address emerging issues appr...

ⓘ

This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 77755) →