About Affidavit of Notice Regarding Estate
A personal representative, proponent of will, or interested party affirms under oath that statutory notice of the estate was properly provided to required persons, or documents reasons why notice could not be given.
When you'd use it: File after qualifying as personal representative or probating a will, to certify compliance with Virginia Code § 64.2-508 notice requirements to heirs, beneficiaries, and creditors.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Affidavit of Notice Regarding Estate 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: vacourts.gov
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Affidavit of Notice Regarding Estate in Virginia
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Affidavit of Notice Regarding Estate (CC-1617) when file after qualifying as personal representative or probating a will, to certify compliance with Virginia Code § 64.2-508 notice requirements to heirs, beneficiaries, and creditors. 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 Affidavit of Notice Regarding Estate 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 Affidavit of Notice Regarding Estate 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).