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.
Overview
The Victorian Will and Powers of Attorney Registry
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 our secure will bank or you can keep your documents and only register the location of them with us. Â
The storage and registry service will help executors and attorneys easily find your documents and make sure your wishes are followed when the time comes. These documents are your voice and it’s important to keep them safe.Â
Two options to secure your documents
Option 1: Deposit and store your original documents
Use this 3-step process to send us the original copies of your Will and Powers of Attorney documents to store safely. We’ll give them to your executor when the time comes.
2. Post form and document
The Victorian 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 storage and retrieval.
Option 2: Register your documents
Frequently asked questions
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 and secure and trusted by over 80,000 people across the state. For details, go here.
How does the free document storage work?
There are two options.
- Deposit and store a physical copy of your documents in our secure storage facility.
- 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.
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How long does it take to process my sent document?
Please allow 4-6 weeks for your document to be received by State Trustees, processed, and securely stored before receiving your welcome letter.
How do I retrieve my documents?
You can retrieve your own documents by contacting State Trustees directly using details on our contact page. Alternately you can write directly to the registry with your request via: Victorian Will & Powers of Attorney Registry, Reply Paid 1461, Melbourne VIC 8060.