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Minnesota Probate Statistics

Compare county-level filing fees, e-filing access, and probate process signals across Minnesota. This page is built to help families and law firms spot local cost and workflow differences before opening an estate.

Most recent county verification: June 11, 2026

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.

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Counties with Data

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High-Quality County Records

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Counties with E-Filing

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Counties Requiring E-Filing

Average Filing Fee

$320

County averages are directional only. Always confirm the live county fee schedule before filing.

Average Small Estate Fee

$320

Other fee categories often capture summary or simplified administration cost differences.

Filing Fees by County

State-specific fee fields pulled from county probate data

CountyFiling FeeSmall Estate FeeE-FilingCreditor Period
Aitkin$322$322In-person4 mo
Anoka$325$325In-person4 mo
Becker$320$320In-person4 mo
Beltrami$320$320In-person4 mo
Benton$325$325In-person4 mo
Big Stone$320$320In-person4 mo
Blue Earth$320$320In-person4 mo
Brown$320$320In-person4 mo
Carlton$320$320In-person4 mo
Carver$325$325In-person4 mo
Cass$320$320In-person4 mo
Chippewa$310$310In-person4 mo
Chisago$320$320In-person4 mo
Clay$320$320In-person4 mo
Clearwater$320$320In-person4 mo
Cook$320$320In-person4 mo
Cottonwood$315$315In-person4 mo
Crow Wing$320$320In-person4 mo
Dakota$325$325In-person4 mo
Dodge$320$320In-person4 mo
Douglas$320$320In-person4 mo
Faribault$320$320In-person4 mo
Fillmore$315$315In-person4 mo
Freeborn$316$316In-person4 mo
Goodhue$323$323In-person4 mo
Grant$310$310In-person4 mo
Hennepin$322$322In-person4 mo
Houston$310$310In-person4 mo
Hubbard$320$320In-person4 mo
Isanti$320$320In-person4 mo
Itasca$320$320In-person4 mo
Jackson$325$325In-person4 mo
Kanabec$320$320In-person4 mo
Kandiyohi$325$325In-person4 mo
Kittson$325$325In-person4 mo
Koochiching$325$325In-person4 mo
Lac qui Parle$310$310In-person4 mo
Lake$320$320In-person4 mo
Lake of the Woods$325$325In-person4 mo
Le Sueur$325$325In-person4 mo
Lincoln$320$320In-person4 mo
Lyon$320$320In-person4 mo
Mahnomen$320$320In-person4 mo
Marshall$320$320In-person4 mo
Martin$320$320In-person4 mo
McLeod$315$315In-person4 mo
Meeker$325$325In-person4 mo
Mille Lacs$320$320In-person4 mo
Morrison$320$320In-person4 mo
Mower$320$320In-person4 mo
Murray$320$320In-person4 mo
Nicollet$315$315In-person4 mo
Nobles$320$320In-person4 mo
Norman$320$320In-person4 mo
Olmsted$325$325In-person4 mo
Otter Tail$320$320In-person4 mo
Pennington$320$320In-person4 mo
Pine$320$320In-person4 mo
Pipestone$320$320In-person4 mo
Polk$320$320In-person4 mo
Pope$322$322In-person4 mo
Ramsey$325$325In-person4 mo
Red Lake$320$320In-person4 mo
Redwood$320$320In-person4 mo
Renville$320$320In-person4 mo
Rice$325$325In-person4 mo
Rock$320$320In-person4 mo
Roseau$320$320In-person4 mo
Scott$323$323In-person4 mo
Sherburne$320$320In-person4 mo
Sibley$320$320In-person4 mo
St. Louis$325$325In-person4 mo
Stearns$324$324In-person4 mo
Steele$310$310In-person4 mo
Stevens$320$320In-person4 mo
Swift$325$325In-person4 mo
Todd$320$320In-person4 mo
Traverse$325$325In-person4 mo
Wabasha$310$310In-person4 mo
Wadena$325$325In-person4 mo
Waseca$310$310In-person4 mo
Washington$325$325In-person4 mo
Watonwan$315$315In-person4 mo
Wilkin$310$310In-person4 mo
Winona$320$320In-person4 mo
Wright$320$320In-person4 mo
Yellow Medicine$310$310In-person4 mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the Minnesota probate statistics on this page measure?
This page compares county-level filing fees, e-filing availability, creditor-claim periods, and data coverage so you can see how probate logistics vary across Minnesota.
Why do probate costs vary by county within Minnesota?
Counties can charge different filing fees, certification fees, and local add-on costs. They can also vary on e-filing rules, hearing logistics, and which simplified procedures are easiest to access.
Should I rely on the state average before I file?
No. Use the averages for comparison, but confirm the exact county page before filing. Probate fees and submission requirements can change, and local clerk instructions control the real filing process.

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 Minnesota can change. Consult with a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation. Full disclaimer.