Filing & Fees
Fee Schedule Signals
Source ↗Probate Filing Fees
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
Formal Administration Standard probate for larger estates | $250 |
Note: Full Administration: $200.00. Release from Administration: $175.00. Guardianship (Incompetent): $300.00. Guardianship (Minor): $180.00. Change of Name: $116.00. Marriage License: $50.00. 3% card processing fee (minimum $1.00) for card payments. Adoption fees: call (740) 592-3251.
Document Fees
Certified Copy (per page)
$1
Certification (per document)
$5
E-Filing & Filing Methods
Records portal
Check live court-record information when available. Search results may not include every probate record.
Filing Methods: in person, mail
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
Source ↗Recording Fees
- First Page
- $34.00
Court Rules & Orders
Local Rules
- Case record search available at https://www.athenscountypjcourt.com/recordSearch.php?k=searchForm0503
- Probate fax: (740) 592-3268; Probate phone: (740) 592-3252
Sources for this page (3)
The facts above come from these official sources. Verify current details with the office before filing.