About Oath of Subscribing Witness(Es)
Establishes the authenticity of a will or codicil by obtaining sworn testimony from the witnesses who signed it.
When you'd use it: When filing a will or codicil with the Register of Wills and the subscribing witnesses must provide notarized confirmation of their execution and presence.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Oath of Subscribing Witness(Es) is published as a PDF by the Pennsylvania 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: pacourts.us
Link last checked: May 31, 2026
How to file Oath of Subscribing Witness(Es) in Pennsylvania
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Oath of Subscribing Witness(Es) (RW-03) when when filing a will or codicil with the Register of Wills and the subscribing witnesses must provide notarized confirmation of their execution and presence. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Pennsylvania 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 Oath of Subscribing Witness(Es) 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 Oath of Subscribing Witness(Es) to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Pennsylvania county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).