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 Vermilion 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.
Vermilion Parish Clerk of Court Guide
15th Judicial District Court of Louisiana · 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 | $350 |
Small Estate Affidavit For estates under threshold (no court filing needed) | $300 |
Note: The Vermilion Parish Clerk of Court fee schedule lists a Succession - Large (over $125,000) advance deposit of $350.00 and a Succession - Small (under $125,000) of $300.00. Documents filed into probate matters are charged $6.00 for the initial page and $4.00 per subsequent page under La. R.S. 13:841(A)(2). The Civil Cost Accounting section collects advance payment of anticipated costs; call (337) 898-4540 for costs through dismissal. Verify the current deposit with the Clerk before relying on a figure.
The Vermilion Parish Clerk of Court fee schedule lists a Succession - Large (over $125,000) advance deposit of $350.00 and a Succession - Small (under $125,000) of $300.00. Documents filed into probate matters are charged $6.00 for the initial page and $4.00 per subsequent page under La. R.S. 13:841(A)(2). The Civil Cost Accounting section collects advance payment of anticipated costs; call (337) 898-4540 for costs through dismissal. Verify the current deposit with the Clerk before relying on a figure.
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 Louisiana Clerks' Remote Access Authority (LCRAA) statewide portal (eClerks LA) offers free public search of participating parish Clerk of Court records (primarily land/conveyance, mortgage, civil, and marriage indices). Not every parish participates for every record type, document images are limited, and succession case coverage is not complete. Confirm succession case details directly with the Vermilion Parish Clerk of Court.
Timelines & Proceedings
Deadlines & Creditor Claims
Key Deadlines
- Will Deposit
- Verify locally
- Creditor Claims
- Verify locally
Creditor Claims
- Period Starts
- opening of an administration