Connecticut Probate Statistics
Compare county-level filing fees, e-filing access, and probate process signals across Connecticut. Use the statewide view to spot local differences, then confirm the county page before filing.
Data for all 54 Connecticut counties, most recently verified August 1, 2026.
Average Filing Fee
$150
Probate District averages are directional only. Always confirm the live probate district fee schedule before filing.
Average Small Estate Fee
$25
Other fee categories often capture summary or simplified administration cost differences.
Filing fees are only part of the cost. Estimate total probate costs with the Connecticut fee calculator.
Where the Filing Fee Differs
54 of the 54 counties with a captured fee charge $150. No county in this dataset charges a different amount.
See every probate districtAll 54 counties: filing fees, e-filing status, and creditor periods
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| Probate District | Filing Fee | Small Estate Fee | E-Filing | Creditor Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Branford - North Branford | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Bridgeport | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Bristol-Plymouth | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Cheshire - Southington | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Danbury | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Darien - New Canaan | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Derby | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| East Hartford | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| East Haven - North Haven | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Ellington | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Fairfield | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Farmington Regional | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Glastonbury - Hebron | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Greater Manchester | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Greater Windsor | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Greenwich | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Hamden - Bethany | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Hartford | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Housatonic | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Litchfield Hills | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Madison - Guilford | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Meriden | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Middletown | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Milford - Orange | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Naugatuck | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| New Haven | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| New London | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Newington | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Niantic Regional | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| North Central Connecticut | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Northeast | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Northern Fairfield County | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Norwalk - Wilton | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Norwich | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Plainfield - Killingly | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Region # 14 | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Region # 22 | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Saybrook | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Shelton | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Simsbury Regional | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Southeastern CT Regional | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Stamford | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Stratford | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Tobacco Valley | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Tolland - Mansfield | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Torrington Area | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Trumbull | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Wallingford | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Waterbury | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| West Hartford | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| West Haven | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Westport | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
| Windham - Colchester | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 5 mo |
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Information current as of May 31, 2026
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