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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 Dallas 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.

Dallas County Probate Court Guide

Dallas County · Probate Court information · Updated January 2026

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Filing & Fees

Fee Schedule Signals

Probate Filing Fees

Filing TypeFee
Petition for Probate
Standard probate filing fee
$360

Accepted Payment: Cash, Check, Money Order, Credit Card

Note: Base filing fee for new probate applications is $360. Optional service fees (posted notice, etc.) must be selected separately. Attorney ad litem deposit is $600 cash bond payable by check to Dallas County Clerk.

Document Fees

Certified Copy (per page)
$1
Payment Methods: Cash, Check, Money Order, Credit Card

Required Documents

  • Certified Death Certificate

    Order 10-15 certified copies from Texas DSHS Vital Statistics

  • Original Will

    Original will if one exists

  • Application to Probate Will

    County-specific form

  • Oath of Executor/Administrator

    Must be signed and notarized

E-Filing & Filing Methods

Source ↗
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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, e file

Timelines & Proceedings

Deadlines & Creditor Claims

Key Deadlines

Will Deposit
Verify locally
Creditor Claims
4 months
Known Creditor Notice
60 days

Creditor Claims

Period Starts
first publication of notice to creditors
Statute
Texas Estates Code Chapter 308

Publication Requirements

Notice to Creditors

Duration
Once
Statute
Texas Estates Code § 308.051

Must publish in newspaper of general circulation in county. Newspaper varies by county.

Notice of Petition/Administration

  • Beneficiaries
  • Known creditors
  • Surviving spouse

Related Proceedings

Property Recording

Source ↗

Recording Fees

First Page
$Based on page count

Guardianship

Texas guardianship is governed by the Texas Estates Code and requires court approval.

guardian of person

Guardian responsible for the physical well-being and care of the ward

guardian of estate

Guardian responsible for managing the ward's property and finances

Guardian Training

Guardian training requirements vary by county. Contact local court for approved providers.

Court Rules & Orders

Local Rules

  • E-filing mandatory for all filings through eFileTexas.gov
  • Contact specific court's Docket Coordinator to schedule hearings
  • Civil Case Information Sheet not required but can be filed as lead document
  • Pro Se (self-represented) litigant policy available
  • Documents can be reviewed at 509 Main St., 2nd Floor or online via Courts Portal