About Deposition of Witness to Will Without Self-Proving Clause
To take testimony from a witness to a will that lacks a self-proving clause in order to establish the will's validity for probate purposes.
When you'd use it: When probating a will without a self-proving clause and witness testimony is needed to prove the will's execution and the testator's capacity and intent.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Deposition of Witness to Will Without Self-Proving Clause is published as a PDF by the Virginia 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: courts.state.va.us
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Deposition of Witness to Will Without Self-Proving Clause in Virginia
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Deposition of Witness to Will Without Self-Proving Clause (CC-1601) when when probating a will without a self-proving clause and witness testimony is needed to prove the will's execution and the testator's capacity and intent. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Virginia 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 Deposition of Witness to Will Without Self-Proving Clause 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 Deposition of Witness to Will Without Self-Proving Clause to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Virginia county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).