Use This County Probate Reference Before You File
This page is built for the detailed county-level checks that generic probate guides usually miss: local filing fees, Clerk of Court contact details, administrative orders, e-filing rules, and hearing logistics for Orleans Parish.
Local Fee Schedule
Review county-specific probate filing charges before you estimate total case cost.
Court Rules and Orders
Check the local rules, judge procedures, and administrative orders that can change how a case moves.
Clerk and Filing Logistics
Confirm where to file, whether e-filing is allowed, and how hearings or notices are handled locally.
Orleans Parish Clerk of Court Guide
Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans (Orleans Parish) · Clerk of Court information · Updated June 2026
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Filing & Fees
Fee Schedule Signals
Probate Filing Fees
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
Formal Administration Standard probate for larger estates | $443 |
Small Estate Affidavit For estates under threshold (no court filing needed) | $256 |
Note: Per the Orleans Civil District Court Civil Filing Fee Schedule effective January 1, 2026, a succession (Administration or Simple Possession) filing fee is $442.50, and a succession for a gross estate of $125,000 or less (Administration or Simple Possession) is $255.50 (each total includes a $25.00 building-fund fee). A petition for notice of application for appointment of administrator is $179.50; a proof of claim against a succession is $181.50. These are non-refundable filing fees paid to the Clerk at the time of filing, not deposits. Verify current amounts with the Clerk before filing.
Per the Orleans Civil District Court Civil Filing Fee Schedule effective January 1, 2026, a succession (Administration or Simple Possession) filing fee is $442.50, and a succession for a gross estate of $125,000 or less (Administration or Simple Possession) is $255.50 (each total includes a $25.00 building-fund fee). A petition for notice of application for appointment of administrator is $179.50; a proof of claim against a succession is $181.50. These are non-refundable filing fees paid to the Clerk at the time of filing, not deposits. Verify current amounts with the Clerk before filing.
Required Documents
E-Filing & Filing Methods
Records portal
Use this county-linked source to check live court-record information when available. Search results may not include every probate record.
The Clerk of the Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans maintains civil and succession case records. Orleans participates in the Louisiana Clerks' statewide land-records portal, but online succession case-record availability is limited and not complete. Confirm case details directly with the Clerk of the Civil District Court.
Timelines & Proceedings
Deadlines & Creditor Claims
Key Deadlines
- Will Deposit
- Verify locally
- Creditor Claims
- Verify locally
Creditor Claims
- Period Starts
- opening of an administration
Related Proceedings
Property Recording
Source ↗Sources (8)
- https://www.orleanscivilclerk.com/civil_home.html
- https://www.orleanscivilclerk.com/civil_depts.html
- https://www.orleanscivilclerk.com/civil_home.html
- https://www.orleanscivilclerk.com/forms/Filing%20Fee%20Increase%20070125.pdf
- https://www.laclerksportal.org/
- https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=111765
- https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=111725
- https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=78097