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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, Probate Court contact details, administrative orders, e-filing rules, and hearing logistics for Allen County.

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.

Allen County Probate Court Guide

Allen County Court of Common Pleas · Probate Court information · Updated March 2026

(419) 227-5531County Clerk

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Filing & Fees

Fee Schedule Signals

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Probate Filing Fees

Filing TypeFee
Formal Administration
Standard probate for larger estates
$250

Note: Allen County publishes an itemized Estate Docket Costs worksheet (updated May 2024) charging per filed form rather than a single flat administration fee: e.g., Application for Authority to Administer Estate (form 4.0) $5; Application to Probate Will and Will Filed (form 2.0) $15; Application for Release of Estate from Administration (form 5.0) $40; Application to Relieve Estate from Administration by Spouse (form 5.0S) $50; Application for Summary Release (form 5.10) $20; Inventory and Appraisal (form 6.0) $10. Contact probate@allencountyohio.com or call (419) 227-5531 for current totals. Probate filings may be submitted by email to probatefilings@allencountyohio.com.

Document Fees

Certified Copy (per page)
$1
Certification (per document)
$5

Allen County publishes an itemized Estate Docket Costs worksheet (updated May 2024) charging per filed form rather than a single flat administration fee: e.g., Application for Authority to Administer Estate (form 4.0) $5; Application to Probate Will and Will Filed (form 2.0) $15; Application for Release of Estate from Administration (form 5.0) $40; Application to Relieve Estate from Administration by Spouse (form 5.0S) $50; Application for Summary Release (form 5.10) $20; Inventory and Appraisal (form 6.0) $10. Contact probate@allencountyohio.com or call (419) 227-5531 for current totals. Probate filings may be submitted by email to probatefilings@allencountyohio.com.

E-Filing & Filing Methods

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Records portal

Use this county-linked source to check live court-record information when available. Search results may not include every probate record.

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Filing Methods: in person, mail, email

Timelines & Proceedings

Deadlines & Creditor Claims

Key Deadlines

Will Deposit
30 days
Creditor Claims
6 months
Known Creditor Notice
30 days

Creditor Claims

Period Starts
date of death
Statute
ORC Chapter 2117

Related Proceedings

Property Recording

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Recording Fees

First Page
$34.00
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Court Rules & Orders

Local Rules

  • Local Rules of Court (December 23, 2021) available at http://allenohioprobate.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/RULES-OF-COURT-PROBATE-12-23-2021-FINAL.pdf
  • Probate filings may be submitted by email to probatefilings@allencountyohio.com
  • Public records portal available at http://courtvweb.allencountyohio.com/eservices/home.page.2