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Orleans Parish 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

No

E-Filing Available

0 mo

Creditor Claim Period

Medium

Data Quality

Official Sources to Verify

Court Forms or Filing Portal

Review the county or court forms page tied to this probate workflow.

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.

The Clerk of the Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans maintains civil and succession case records. Orleans participates in the Louisiana Clerks' statewide land-records portal, but online succession case-record availability is limited and not complete. Confirm case details directly with the Clerk of the Civil District Court.

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Clerk of Court Website

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

Filing Fee Schedule

Formal Administration$442.5
Small Estate Affidavit$255.5

Filing Options

in person
by mail

Filing Deadlines

Creditor Claim Period0 months

Clerk of Court Information

Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans

421 Loyola Avenue, Room 402, New Orleans, LA 70112

Phone: (504) 407-0000

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Clerk of Court Website →

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the Orleans Parish 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 Orleans Parish 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. That still does not replace checking 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 Court website to verify anything missing.

Information current as of June 14, 2026

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Probate laws and procedures in Louisiana can change. Consult with a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation. Full disclaimer.