About Deposition of Witness to Will Without Self-Proving Clause
This form records a sworn deposition from a witness to a will to establish the will's validity when it lacks a self-proving clause.
When you'd use it: File this form when probating a will in Virginia that was not self-proved at execution and testimony from a witness is needed to authenticate the will.
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 file this form when probating a will in Virginia that was not self-proved at execution and testimony from a witness is needed to authenticate the will. 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).