About Renunciation / Consent
Allows a person entitled to administer an estate to renounce their right to serve and request that letters of administration be issued to another party, with election regarding independent administration.
When you'd use it: When an heir or beneficiary entitled to serve as personal representative wishes to decline the position and designate an alternative administrator.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Renunciation / Consent is published as a PDF by the Missouri 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: stlcitycircuitcourt.com
Link last checked: June 27, 2026
How to file Renunciation / Consent in Missouri
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Renunciation / Consent when when an heir or beneficiary entitled to serve as personal representative wishes to decline the position and designate an alternative administrator. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Missouri 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 Renunciation / Consent 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 Renunciation / Consent to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Missouri county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).