Louisiana Probate Statistics
Compare county-level filing fees, e-filing access, and probate process signals across Louisiana. This page is built to help families and law firms spot local cost and workflow differences before opening an estate.
What This Dataset Helps You See
Use the statewide view to compare counties before you rely on a filing-cost estimate, assume e-filing is available, or choose a county page to research further. Then click through to the county-specific statistics page before filing.
64
Counties with Data
0
High-Quality County Records
1
Counties with E-Filing
0
Counties Requiring E-Filing
Average Filing Fee
$300
County averages are directional only. Always confirm the live county fee schedule before filing.
Average Small Estate Fee
$213
Other fee categories often capture summary or simplified administration cost differences.
Filing Fees by County
State-specific fee fields pulled from county probate data
| County | Filing Fee | Small Estate Fee | E-Filing | Creditor Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | $350 | $350 | In-person | 0 mo |
| Allen | $105 | $105 | In-person | 0 mo |
| Ascension | $500 | — | In-person | 0 mo |
| Assumption | $400 | $400 | In-person | 0 mo |
| Avoyelles | $350 | $350 | In-person | 0 mo |
| Beauregard | $400 | $150 | In-person | 0 mo |
| Bienville | $300 | — | In-person | 0 mo |
| Bossier | $350 | — | In-person | 0 mo |
| Caddo | $450 | $450 | In-person | 0 mo |
| Calcasieu | $365 | $365 | In-person | 0 mo |
| Caldwell | $105 | $105 | In-person | 0 mo |
| Cameron | $400 | — | In-person | 0 mo |
| Catahoula | $400 | $300 | In-person | 0 mo |
| Claiborne | $350 | — | In-person | 0 mo |
| Concordia | $300 | — | In-person | 0 mo |
| De Soto | $280 | $280 | In-person | 0 mo |
| East Baton Rouge | $135 | $135 | In-person | 0 mo |
| East Carroll | $400 | — | In-person | 0 mo |
| East Feliciana | $400 | — | In-person | 0 mo |
| Evangeline | $400 | $105 | In-person | 0 mo |
| Franklin | $350 | $350 | In-person | 0 mo |
| Grant | $350 | $250 | In-person | 0 mo |
| Iberia | $500 | $250 | In-person | 0 mo |
| Iberville | $450 | — | In-person | 0 mo |
| Jackson | $400 | $400 | In-person | 0 mo |
| Jefferson | $400 | $200 | In-person | 0 mo |
| Jefferson Davis | $350 | $250 | In-person | 0 mo |
| Lafayette | $400 | $300 | In-person | 0 mo |
| Lafourche | $300 | $300 | In-person | 0 mo |
| LaSalle | $400 | — | In-person | 0 mo |
| Lincoln | $400 | $200 | In-person | 0 mo |
| Livingston | $350 | $250 | In-person | 0 mo |
| Madison | $105 | $105 | In-person | 0 mo |
| Morehouse | $105 | $105 | In-person | 0 mo |
| Natchitoches | $105 | $105 | In-person | 0 mo |
| Orleans | $442.5 | $255.5 | In-person | 0 mo |
| Ouachita | $300 | $250 | In-person | 0 mo |
| Plaquemines | $250 | — | In-person | 0 mo |
| Pointe Coupee | $400 | — | In-person | 0 mo |
| Rapides | $400 | $300 | In-person | 0 mo |
| Red River | $105 | $105 | In-person | 0 mo |
| Richland | $105 | $105 | In-person | 0 mo |
| Sabine | $105 | $105 | In-person | 0 mo |
| St. Bernard | $105 | $105 | In-person | 0 mo |
| St. Charles | $105 | $105 | In-person | 0 mo |
| St. Helena | $105 | $105 | In-person | 0 mo |
| St. James | $400 | $105 | In-person | 0 mo |
| St. John the Baptist | $105 | $105 | In-person | 0 mo |
| St. Landry | $110 | $110 | In-person | 0 mo |
| St. Martin | $110 | $110 | In-person | 0 mo |
| St. Mary | $350 | $250 | In-person | 0 mo |
| St. Tammany | $300 | $175 | In-person | 0 mo |
| Tangipahoa | $310.5 | $235.5 | In-person | 0 mo |
| Tensas | $350 | $350 | In-person | 0 mo |
| Terrebonne | $400 | $200 | In-person | 0 mo |
| Union | $425 | $425 | In-person | 0 mo |
| Vermilion | $350 | $300 | In-person | 0 mo |
| Vernon | $350 | $350 | In-person | 0 mo |
| Washington | $120 | $120 | In-person | 0 mo |
| Webster | $450 | $225 | In-person | 0 mo |
| West Baton Rouge | $325 | $105 | In-person | 0 mo |
| West Carroll | $105 | $105 | In-person | 0 mo |
| West Feliciana | $400 | $105 | ✓ (Optional) | 0 mo |
| Winn | $105 | $105 | In-person | 0 mo |
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Information current as of May 31, 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.
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