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 Scioto County.

Published: January 15, 2026Updated: May 8, 2026

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.

Scioto County Probate Court Guide

Scioto County Court of Common Pleas · Probate Court information · Updated May 2026

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Filing & Fees

Fee Schedule Signals

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Probate Filing Fees

Filing Type	Fee
Formal Administration Standard probate for larger estates	$250

Note: Per the published Scioto County Juvenile and Probate Court pricing schedule: Estate (new, and anything older than one year to reopen)/Wrongful Death $500.00; Estate Motion to Reopen (if less than 1 year) $100.00. Verified 2026-06-13. Court phone (740) 355-8290 / (740) 355-8360 or probatecourt@sciotojpc.net.

E-Filing & Filing Methods

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Records portal

Check live court-record information when available. Search results may not include every probate record.

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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