Codicil Template (Australia)
Change Your Will Without Starting Again
Our Codicil template lets you change an executor, a beneficiary or a gift in your existing Will in about 5 minutes. Lawyer-drafted for every Australian state and territory.
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From Your Existing Will to a Signed Codicil in 5 Minutes
Instant Online Access
Log into your Legal123 dashboard after purchase. You’ll see your Codicil template ready to use, with a video showing how to fill it in. Works on any device, no downloads, no software.
Fill in the Online Form
Answer a few simple questions: your name and address, the date of your Will, the change you want to make and your 2 witnesses’ names, addresses and occupations.
Download, Print and Sign
Download your 1-page Codicil PDF and sign it in front of both witnesses. Keep it with your original Will. Need another change later? Use the same form for a second Codicil.
Codicil or New Will? Which One You Need
| Use a Codicil when you want to | Make a new Will when |
|---|---|
| Change or add an executor | You have married, separated or divorced |
| Add, change or remove one gift | You have had children or grandchildren to provide for |
| Add or change a beneficiary | You want to change how most of your estate is shared |
| Leave a gift to a charity | You have already made 2 Codicils |
| Correct a name or a small error | Your Will is more than about 10 years old |
What’s Included in the Codicil Template?
- Online Codicil form – Generates your 1-page Codicil as a PDF in minutes. Suggested wording for common changes.
- First or second Codicil – The form adds the right wording if you have already made one Codicil.
- Video walkthrough – Watch us fill in the Codicil form and explain terms like Executor and Beneficiary.
- Signing instructions – How to sign with 2 witnesses so your Codicil is valid.
- Where to keep it – What to do with the signed original.
- Email support – Technical support if you get stuck.
- Use it again – Fill in the form as many times as you need, to fix a detail before you sign or to make a second Codicil later.
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Codicil Template $39 +GST
Is This Codicil Template Right for You?
- Format: 1-page PDF Codicil, generated from an online form
- Covers: A first or second Codicil to your Will
- Time to Complete: About 5 minutes
- Jurisdiction: All Australian states and territories
- Price: $39 +GST, one-time purchase
- Last Reviewed: October 2026
What the Codicil Says
- Your details and the date of the Will you are changing
- Your change, written as a clause your Will now includes
- A statement that your Will (and any earlier Codicil) applies in all other respects
- A signing page for you and 2 witnesses, with their names, addresses and occupations
Alternative Names
- Codicil Form
- Codicil to a Will
- Will Amendment Form
- Will Addendum
Perfect For
- Changing an executor
- Adding or removing a gift
- Leaving a gift to a charity
- Adding or changing a beneficiary
- Fixing a name or a small error
Not Suitable For
- Marriage, separation or divorce
- A major change to how your estate is shared
- Anyone who has already made 2 Codicils (use our Online Will Kit instead)
Further Information
What Is a Codicil and When Should You Use One?
A Codicil is a document that adds to, changes or removes part of a Will after it has been signed. Your Will stays in place, and the Codicil is read with it. The law treats a Codicil like a Will, so it must be signed and witnessed the same way (for example, “will includes a codicil”: Succession Act 1981 (Qld) s 5; Wills Act 1970 (WA) s 4).
How Do You Create a Codicil?
Write it, sign it in front of 2 witnesses who are present at the same time, and have both witnesses sign in front of you. Our Codicil template sets out the wording and the signing page for you.
Does a Codicil Need to Be Witnessed?
Yes. Use 2 adult witnesses who are not beneficiaries and are not married to or the partner of a beneficiary. In some states a gift to a beneficiary who witnesses can fail.
Can I Just Write the Change on My Will?
No. A change written on a Will after it is signed has no effect unless it is signed and witnessed like a Will (Succession Act 1981 (Qld) s 16; Wills Act 1970 (WA) s 10). Crossing words out until they cannot be read can cancel them. Never write on your signed Will.
Where Should I Keep My Codicil?
With your original Will, so your executor finds both. There is no need to register it. For a full new Will, see our Online Will Kit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free Codicil template in Australia?
Yes, but most free Codicil forms are charity bequest forms or written for UK or US law. Ours is drafted for Australia, includes a video walkthrough, signing instructions and email support, for $39 +GST.
Where can I get a Codicil form?
Right here. Buy the Codicil template, fill in the online form and download your Codicil as a PDF within minutes. No newsagent or appointment needed.
Do you need a solicitor to make a Codicil?
No. No Australian law requires a lawyer to make a Codicil. Solicitors typically charge from about $240 to $500 for one.
Can a Codicil change the executor of a Will?
Yes. Changing or adding an executor is one of the most common reasons to make a Codicil.
Does a Codicil need to be witnessed?
Yes. Sign it in front of 2 adult witnesses who are present at the same time. Neither should be a beneficiary or a beneficiary’s spouse or partner.
Is a Codicil valid in every Australian state?
Yes. Every state and territory applies the same core rules: it must be in writing, signed by you and witnessed by 2 people present together. The template works in all 8 jurisdictions.
How many Codicils can I make?
There is no legal limit, but more than 2 Codicils make your wishes hard to follow. The template covers a first or second Codicil. After that, write a new Will.
When should I write a new Will instead?
After marriage, separation or divorce, when you have new children, or when you want to change how most of your estate is shared.
Can I handwrite changes on my Will?
No. A handwritten change made after your Will is signed has no effect unless it is signed and witnessed like a Will. Use a Codicil instead.
Do I need a Codicil if my address changes?
No. An old address still identifies you and your Will. Do not write your new address on the Will.
Does a Codicil need to be registered?
No. Keep the signed original with your original Will and tell your executor where both are.
What if I am not satisfied with the template?
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If you have questions about whether this template is right for you, we encourage you to contact us before purchasing.
While we do not provide refunds for change-of-mind or incorrect purchases, we will happily assist with any concerns about product suitability. In the rare event of a technical issue preventing you from using the template, we will provide a full refund if we cannot resolve it. Find more details about our guarantee here.
Codicil Template $39 +GST