Use This County Probate Reference Before You File
This page is built for the detailed county-level checks that generic probate guides usually miss: local filing fees, Clerk of Court contact details, administrative orders, e-filing rules, and hearing logistics for Tangipahoa Parish.
Local Fee Schedule
Review county-specific probate filing charges before you estimate total case cost.
Court Rules and Orders
Check the local rules, judge procedures, and administrative orders that can change how a case moves.
Clerk and Filing Logistics
Confirm where to file, whether e-filing is allowed, and how hearings or notices are handled locally.
Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court Guide
21st Judicial District Court of Louisiana · Clerk of Court information · Updated June 2026
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Filing & Fees
Fee Schedule Signals
Probate Filing Fees
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
Formal Administration Standard probate for larger estates | $311 |
Small Estate Affidavit For estates under threshold (no court filing needed) | $236 |
Note: The Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court civil fee schedule lists an Incomplete Succession (with administration) advance deposit of $250.00, a Completed Succession (with administration) of $310.50 (1-5 pages, recording included) or $410.50 (6-25 pages), and a Small Succession of $235.50 (1-5 pages) or $335.50 (6-25 pages). No civil pleadings are filed or service made without an advance deposit; exact fees are determined at billing and the table is published only as an estimating guide. Verify the current deposit with the Clerk (Civil Department, (985) 748-4146) before relying on a figure.
The Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court civil fee schedule lists an Incomplete Succession (with administration) advance deposit of $250.00, a Completed Succession (with administration) of $310.50 (1-5 pages, recording included) or $410.50 (6-25 pages), and a Small Succession of $235.50 (1-5 pages) or $335.50 (6-25 pages). No civil pleadings are filed or service made without an advance deposit; exact fees are determined at billing and the table is published only as an estimating guide. Verify the current deposit with the Clerk (Civil Department, (985) 748-4146) before relying on a figure.
Required Documents
E-Filing & Filing Methods
Records portal
Check live court-record information when available. Search results may not include every probate record.
Timelines & Proceedings
Deadlines & Creditor Claims
Key Deadlines
- Will Deposit
- Verify locally
- Creditor Claims
- Verify locally
Creditor Claims
- Period Starts
- opening of an administration
- Statute
- La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3241-3245