The Chancery Court of York is an ecclesiastical court for the Province of York of the Church of England. It receives appeals from consistory courts of dioceses within the province. The presiding officer, the Official Principal and Auditor, has been the same person as the Dean of the Arches since the nineteenth century. The court comprises the auditor, two clergy, and two laity, as for the Court of the Arches in the Province of Canterbury. The registrar is distinct, however, and is at present Louise Connacher (since 2020).

Original jurisdiction was formerly exercised by a separate provincial court, known as the Court of Audience. It was presided over by the auditor. This court was merged in the Chancery Court of York in the eighteenth century.

Chancery Court of York

The Provincial Registrar of York is appointed by the archbishop, after consultation with the Standing Committee of the General Synod. There may be a deputy provincial registrar. The provincial registrar acts as legal advisor to the archbishop, registrar of the provincial court, and joint registrar of the General Synod.

Chancery Court of York

Auditors

Morag Ellis, 2020–present

Charles George, 2009–2020

Sheila Cameron, 2000–2009

Sir John Owen, 1980–2000

Kenneth Elphinstone, 1977–1980

Sir Harold Kent, 1972–1976

Walter Wigglesworth, 1971–1972

Sir Henry Willink, 1955–1971

Sir Philip Wilbraham-Baker, 1934–1955

Sir Lewis Dibdin, 1903–1934

Sir Arthur Charles, 1898–1903

Lord Penzance, 1875–1899

Canon law of the Church of England

Ecclesiastical courts

Chancery Court of York