CFR > Title 25 - Indians > CHAPTER I—BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER C—PROBATE (parts 15 to 18) > PART 15—PROBATE OF INDIAN ESTATES, EXCEPT FOR MEMBERS OF THE OSAGE NATION AND THE FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES > SUBPART C—Preparing the Probate File (§15.201 to §15.204) > 15.204—When is a probate file complete?

15.204—When is a probate file complete?

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.