About Waiver of Notice
Allows heirs or legatees to consent to a representative's appointment and waive notice of hearing and related probate rights.
When you'd use it: When heirs or legatees wish to waive their right to notice regarding probate proceedings and the appointment of an estate representative.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Waiver of Notice is published as a PDF by the Illinois courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
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Source: mchenrycircuitclerk.org
Link last checked: May 31, 2026
How to file Waiver of Notice in Illinois
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Waiver of Notice (PR-WAV1) when when heirs or legatees wish to waive their right to notice regarding probate proceedings and the appointment of an estate representative. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Illinois probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Waiver of Notice carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Waiver of Notice to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Illinois county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).