Filing & Fees
Fee Schedule Signals
Probate Filing Fees
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
Formal Administration Standard probate for larger estates | $250 |
Note: Contact the court for current fee schedule. Effective July 1, 2022, the court accepts electronic filing of pleadings subsequent to original filing via email: probate.probate@lickingcounty.gov
Document Fees
Certified Copy (per page)
$1
Certification (per document)
$5
E-Filing & Filing Methods
Filing Methods: in person, mail, email
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
- Effective July 1, 2022, court accepts electronic filing of subsequent pleadings via email to probate.probate@lickingcounty.gov
- Cell phones are not permitted in the courthouse
- Standard probate forms from Supreme Court of Ohio are accepted statewide
- Filing fees vary by county - contact court for current schedule
Sources for this page (3)
The facts above come from these official sources. Verify current details with the office before filing.