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25 CFR § 15.204Chapter I

When is a probate file complete?

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A probate file is complete for transfer to OHA when a BIA approving official includes a certification that:

(a) States that the probate file includes all information listed in § 15.202 that is available; and

(b) Lists all sources of information BIA queried in an attempt to locate information listed in § 15.202 that is not available.

eCFR data current as of: November 5, 2026

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