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. Releases from Administration: $100.00. Summary Release: $75.00. Adoption: $200.00 (each additional child: $125.00). Incompetent Guardianship: $200.00. Minor Guardianship: $200.00. Change of Name: $125.00. Conservatorship: $200.00. Trusts: $150.00. Will Contest: $150.00. Deposit Will for Safekeeping: $50.00. Civil Actions: $100.00.
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
- Local court rules available at https://www.ccfamct.us/court-rules
- Case search/e-services portal at https://eservices.champaigncountyfamilycourt.com
- Court email: clerks@ccfamct.us
- Administrative Judge: Brett A. Gilbert; Magistrate/Director: Meghann S. Scott
Sources for this page (3)
The facts above come from these official sources. Verify current details with the office before filing.