Use This County Probate Reference Before You File
This page is built for the detailed county-level checks that generic probate guides usually miss: local filing fees, Probate Court contact details, administrative orders, e-filing rules, and hearing logistics for Richland County.
Local Fee Schedule
Review county-specific probate filing charges before you estimate total case cost.
Court Rules and Orders
Check the local rules, judge procedures, and administrative orders that can change how a case moves.
Clerk and Filing Logistics
Confirm where to file, whether e-filing is allowed, and how hearings or notices are handled locally.
Richland County Probate Court Guide
Richland County Court of Common Pleas · Probate Court information · Updated March 2026
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Filing & Fees
Fee Schedule Signals
Source ↗Probate Filing Fees
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
Formal Administration Standard probate for larger estates | $250 |
Note: Per the published Richland County Probate Court fee schedule (Estates page): Application for Authority to Administer Estate (Full Administration) $200.00; Application to Relieve Estate from Administration testate $189.00, intestate $164.00; Application for Summary Release from Administration $159.00. Verified 2026-06-13. Court phone (419) 774-5583 or probatecourt@richlandcountyoh.gov.
Per the published Richland County Probate Court fee schedule (Estates page): Application for Authority to Administer Estate (Full Administration) $200.00; Application to Relieve Estate from Administration testate $189.00, intestate $164.00; Application for Summary Release from Administration $159.00. Verified 2026-06-13. Court phone (419) 774-5583 or probatecourt@richlandcountyoh.gov.
E-Filing & Filing Methods
Records portal
Use this county-linked source to check live court-record information when available. Search results may not include every probate record.
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
- Standard probate forms from Supreme Court of Ohio are accepted statewide
- Filing cutoff is 3:45 PM Monday through Friday
- 2026 Local Rules available on court website as PDF
- Legal assistance available through Richland County Bar Association (419-524-9944) or Legal Clinic (419-775-3935)