Alabama Probate Statistics
Compare county-level filing fees, e-filing access, and probate process signals across Alabama. Use the statewide view to spot local differences, then confirm the county page before filing.
Data for all 67 Alabama counties, most recently verified June 11, 2026.
Average Filing Fee
$45
County averages are directional only. Always confirm the live county fee schedule before filing.
Filing fees are only part of the cost. Estimate total probate costs with the Alabama fee calculator.
Where the Filing Fee Differs
49 of the 49 counties with a captured fee charge $45. No county in this dataset charges a different amount. 18 counties have no captured statewide fee field; check the county page for its official fee schedule.
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| County | Filing Fee | E-Filing | Creditor Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autauga | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Baldwin | Not listed | In-person | 6 mo |
| Barbour | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Bibb | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Blount | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Bullock | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Butler | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Calhoun | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Chambers | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Cherokee | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Chilton | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Choctaw | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Clarke | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Clay | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Cleburne | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Coffee | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Colbert | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Conecuh | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Coosa | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Covington | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Crenshaw | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Cullman | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Dale | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Dallas | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| DeKalb | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Elmore | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Escambia | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Etowah | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Fayette | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Franklin | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Geneva | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Greene | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Hale | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Henry | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Houston | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Jackson | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Jefferson | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Lamar | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Lauderdale | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Lawrence | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Lee | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Limestone | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Lowndes | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Macon | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Madison | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Marengo | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Marion | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Marshall | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Mobile | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Monroe | $45 | In-person | 6 mo |
| Montgomery | Not listed | In-person | 6 mo |
| Morgan | Not listed | In-person | 6 mo |
| Perry | Not listed | In-person | 6 mo |
| Pickens | Not listed | In-person | 6 mo |
| Pike | Not listed | In-person | 6 mo |
| Randolph | Not listed | In-person | 6 mo |
| Russell | Not listed | In-person | 6 mo |
| Shelby | Not listed | In-person | 6 mo |
| St. Clair | Not listed | In-person | 6 mo |
| Sumter | Not listed | In-person | 6 mo |
| Talladega | Not listed | In-person | 6 mo |
| Tallapoosa | Not listed | In-person | 6 mo |
| Tuscaloosa | Not listed | In-person | 6 mo |
| Walker | Not listed | In-person | 6 mo |
| Washington | Not listed | In-person | 6 mo |
| Wilcox | Not listed | In-person | 6 mo |
| Winston | Not listed | In-person | 6 mo |
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Information current as of May 31, 2026
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