About Administrative Probate Order
This order officially appoints a personal representative(s) to an estate and admits a will to probate following an administrative probate petition.
When you'd use it: File this form after the Register of Wills or Orphans' Court approves a Petition for Administrative Probate and any bond requirements have been satisfied.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Administrative Probate Order is published as a PDF by the Maryland 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: registers.maryland.gov
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Administrative Probate Order in Maryland
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Administrative Probate Order (RW1119) when file this form after the Register of Wills or Orphans' Court approves a Petition for Administrative Probate and any bond requirements have been satisfied. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Maryland 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 Administrative Probate Order 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 Administrative Probate Order to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Maryland county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).