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Delaware County Probate Statistics

Use this county view to check filing-fee patterns, e-filing access, and timing signals before you rely on a probate cost estimate or start preparing a petition.

Data quality: Medium

What This County Snapshot Covers

This page is meant to answer the fast operational questions first: what the county charges to open common probate proceedings, whether e-filing is available, how long creditor claims may run, and where to verify the court record.

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Fee Rows Captured

Yes

E-Filing Available

3 mo

Creditor Claim Period

Medium

Data Quality

Official Sources to Verify

County Fee Schedule

Check the live filing-fee source before relying on a county average or cached amount.

Case Search

Use the county case-search tool when you need live docket or estate-case status information. Search results may not include every probate record.

Indiana MyCase provides statewide public case-information search for Indiana trial courts. The portal warns that displayed information is not an official court record, may contain errors or omissions, and that some records are restricted by law or court rule; official records are available only from the court that maintains them. Confirm case details with the county Clerk of the Circuit Court.

Open case search

Clerk of the Circuit or Superior Court Website

Go straight to the Clerk of the Circuit or Superior Court website for clerk notices and local instructions.

Filing Fee Schedule

Formal Administration$177

Filing Options

in person
by mail
e file

E-filing portal: https://www.in.gov/courts/efiling/

Filing Deadlines

Creditor Claim Period3 months

Clerk of the Circuit or Superior Court Information

Delaware Circuit Court

Delaware County Justice Center, 3100 S. Tillotson Avenue, Muncie, IN 47302

Phone: (765) 747-7726

Clerk of the Circuit or Superior Court Website →

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the Delaware County probate fees on this page the full cost of the case?
Not necessarily. Filing fees are only one part of probate cost. Publication charges, certified copies, appraisal expenses, attorney fees, and other estate-administration costs may still apply.
What does e-filing status mean for Delaware County probate cases?
E-filing status tells you whether the county accepts online filing and, when available in the dataset, whether attorneys are required to use it. "Not verified" means the county dataset does not record filing methods either way. In every case, check the current clerk instructions before filing.
Why might a fee or deadline be missing?
Some counties publish fees in fragmented schedules, update procedures without a clean machine-readable source, or handle certain deadlines in local instructions rather than a simple statewide field. Use the county reference page and Clerk of the Circuit or Superior Court website to verify anything missing.

Information current as of July 18, 2026

Settled Estate is not a law firm, and this content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Probate laws and procedures in Indiana can change. Consult with a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation. Full disclaimer.