About Acceptance of Appointment as Personal Representative and Oath by Individual
A personal representative accepts their appointment and swears an oath to faithfully perform their duties in administering the estate.
When you'd use it: File this form when an individual is appointed as personal representative (executor/administrator) and must formally accept the office before receiving letters testamentary or letters of administration.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Acceptance of Appointment as Personal Representative and Oath by Individual is published as a PDF by the Minnesota 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: mncourts.gov
Link last checked: May 31, 2026
How to file Acceptance of Appointment as Personal Representative and Oath by Individual in Minnesota
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Acceptance of Appointment as Personal Representative and Oath by Individual (PRO902) when file this form when an individual is appointed as personal representative (executor/administrator) and must formally accept the office before receiving letters testamentary or letters of administration. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Minnesota 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 Acceptance of Appointment as Personal Representative and Oath by Individual 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 Acceptance of Appointment as Personal Representative and Oath by Individual to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Minnesota county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).