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 Stark 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.
Stark County Probate Court Guide
Stark 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 Stark County Probate Court (Decedent's Estate FAQ): to open an estate an initial minimum deposit of $125.00 is required; court costs for an average estate are usually less than $200.00. Verified 2026-06-13. Court phone (330) 451-7755. 2025 Local Rules of Court available at https://cms7files1.revize.com/starkcountyoh/Document_center/Government/Legal%20&%20Judicial/Court%20of%20Common%20Pleas/Resources/Local%20Rules/Local_Rules_of_Court-2025.pdf
Per the Stark County Probate Court (Decedent's Estate FAQ): to open an estate an initial minimum deposit of $125.00 is required; court costs for an average estate are usually less than $200.00. Verified 2026-06-13. Court phone (330) 451-7755. 2025 Local Rules of Court available at https://cms7files1.revize.com/starkcountyoh/Document_center/Government/Legal%20&%20Judicial/Court%20of%20Common%20Pleas/Resources/Local%20Rules/Local_Rules_of_Court-2025.pdf
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
- Stark County Probate Court Local Rules 2025 PDF available on court website
- New guardianship accounting software available through partnership with Societal