Filing & Fees
Fee Schedule Signals
Source ↗Probate Filing Fees
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
Formal Administration Standard probate for larger estates | $250 |
Note: Full Administration: $300.00. Release from Administration: $180.00. Summary Release: $140.00. Will and Summary Release: $145.00. All deposits applied towards final costs.
Document Fees
Certified Copy (per page)
$2
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
- Probate Court Rules effective September 14, 2021 (PDF available at court website)
- All deposits applied toward final costs
- Email: courtadmin@darkeprobatejuvenile.org; Fax: (937) 547-1945
Sources for this page (3)
The facts above come from these official sources. Verify current details with the office before filing.