Belmont County Probate Guide
Belmont County Court of Common Pleas · Updated February 2026
(740) 699-2144County Clerk
Family Guide
Professional Reference
Filing & Fees
Complete Fee Schedule
Probate Filing Fees
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
Formal Administration Standard probate for larger estates | $250 |
Note: Filing fees vary by county. Typical range is $200-$300 for formal administration. Contact the county probate court for current fee schedule.
Document Fees
Certified Copy (per page)
$1
Certification (per document)
$5
Filing fees vary by county. Typical range is $200-$300 for formal administration. Contact the county probate court for current fee schedule.
E-Filing & Filing Methods
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
Recording Fees
- First Page
- $34.00
Court Rules & Orders
Local Rules
- All Ohio probate courts are divisions of the Court of Common Pleas
- Standard probate forms from Supreme Court of Ohio are accepted statewide
- Filing fees vary by county - contact court for current schedule