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Registry Benefits

NATIONWIDE REGISTRY
Accessible anywhere in the U.S.
PRIVATE & SECURE
Your information stays protected.
EASY TO LOCATE
Help loved ones find your will.
AUTHORIZED ACCESS
Released only to qualified individuals.
FREE REGISTRATION
No cost. Ever

Why the National Will Registry Was Created

For decades, families have struggled to find wills because there was no central system to record where they were located. Attorneys retire. Law firms close or move. Wills are misplaced, forgotten, or stored in locations family members never discover.

The result is the same—delays, stress, confusion, and unnecessary expense.

The U.S. National Will Registry solves that problem.

Our nationwide registry connects individuals, attorneys, and estate professionals through one secure system so that when a will is needed most, it can be found.

Our Promise

  • We do not store your will.
  • We only record its location.
  • We protect your privacy.
  • We help your family find answers.

How the National Will Registry Works

1

A Will Is Created

You create a will with an attorney or on your own.

2

The Will Is Registered

The location of the original will is securely recorded in our nationwide database.

3

A Loved One Passes Away

A family member or executor obtains a certified death certificate.

4

The Registry Is Searched

An authorized individual searches the registry.

5

The Will Is Located

We provide the location of the will or the attorney who prepared it.

6

The Estate Moves Forward

The executor can proceed with settling the estate with confidence.

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REGISTER YOUR WILL FOR FREE TODAY

Give your loved ones peace of mind tomorrow.

Who Can Benefit

  • Families who want to make sure their will can be found
  • Attorneys who want to help protect their clients
  • Executors and personal representatives
  • Financial institutions and trust officers
  • Probate courts and estate administration professionals
  • Nonprofit organizations and churches

Why Register Your Will?

  • Protect your loved ones from uncertainty
  • Prevent unnecessary delays and legal expenses
  • Ensure your final wishes are followed
  • Keep your information private and secure
  • It’s free, simple, and takes only minutes

Frequently Asked Questions

If your will cannot be found after your death, your wishes may be difficult to carry out. Registering your will creates a record of where it is stored, helping your family or executor locate it when needed.

Even if your children know where your will is stored, circumstances can change. Registration creates an independent record of its location, making it easier for your family or executor to find your will when needed.

Registering your will online takes only a few minutes. Provide basic information about yourself and where your original will is stored. The actual will is not uploaded or stored by the registry.

Yes. You can register your own will directly with The U.S. Will Registry. You do not need an attorney to register, although attorneys may also register wills for their clients.

Will registration typically takes only a few minutes online. You provide basic identifying information and the location where your original will is stored.

No. Registering your will with The U.S. Will Registry is free. There is no fee to create a registration record identifying where your will is stored.

Yes. You can update your registration if you create a new will, change attorneys, or move your original will. Keeping your registration current helps ensure the correct location can be found.

Yes. Your will and its contents are not made public. The registry records information that helps locate your will but does not store or publicly disclose the provisions, beneficiaries, or distributions contained in your will.

After your death, your family or executor can search The U.S. Will Registry. Registration information is released only after required documentation is provided, helping protect your information while allowing your will to be located when needed.

The Peace of Mind You Give Your Family

When a will is registered, your loved ones won’t have to search through every drawer, file cabinet, safe deposit box, or attorney in town. They’ll have a clear place to start.

Register today. Help tomorrow.

The greatest gift you can give your family is not just a will—it’s the ability to find it.

Don’t Leave Your Loved Ones Searching.

Register your will today or search the registry if a loved one has passed.

Search the RegistryAlready registered and need to locate a will?
Established 1997
Over 25 years of service you can trust
Nationwide Coverage
Serving all 50 states and U.S. territories
Thousands of Attorneys
Across the country rely on our secure registry
Millions of Searches
Helping families find wills when it matters most
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