Filing & Fees
Fee Schedule Signals
Source ↗Probate Filing Fees
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
Formal Administration Standard probate for larger estates | $250 |
Note: Full administration: recommended deposit $250 (minimum $125 per ORC, but does not cover cost of letters of authority). Release from administration: $105-$115. Summary administration: $105. Probate only: $75. Certified copies: $1.00/page. Regular copies: $0.10/page. E-filing credit/debit card fee: 3% (non-refundable). In-person card fee: 2.5% minimum $2.00.
Document Fees
Certified Copy (per page)
$1
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, e filing
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
- All Ohio probate courts are divisions of the Court of Common Pleas
- E-filing is mandatory for all case types
- New case pleadings must be e-filed by 4:30 PM
- Filers must redact personal identifiers before e-filing
- Local rules/administrative orders available at https://probate.franklincountyohio.gov/About/Administrative-Orders
- Small Estate Resource Center available for unrepresented filers
Sources for this page (2)
The facts above come from these official sources. Verify current details with the office before filing.