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Minnesota Probate Statistics

Compare county-level filing fees, e-filing access, and probate process signals across Minnesota. Use the statewide view to spot local differences, then confirm the county page before filing.

Data for all 87 Minnesota counties, most recently verified June 11, 2026.

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 are only part of the cost. Estimate total probate costs with the Minnesota fee calculator.

Where the Filing Fee Differs

47 of the 87 counties with a captured fee charge $320. These counties charge a different amount:

$310
Chippewa, Grant, Houston, Lac qui Parle, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, Wilkin, Yellow Medicine
$315
Cottonwood, Fillmore, McLeod, Nicollet, Watonwan
$316
Freeborn
$322
Aitkin, Hennepin, Pope
$323
Goodhue, Scott
$324
Stearns
$325
Anoka, Benton, Carver, Dakota, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Meeker, Olmsted, Ramsey, Rice, St. Louis, Swift, Traverse, Wadena, Washington
See every countyAll 87 counties: filing fees, e-filing status, and creditor periods

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CountyFiling FeeSmall Estate FeeE-FilingCreditor Period
Aitkin$322$322 Available4 mo
Anoka$325$325 Available4 mo
Becker$320$320 Available4 mo
Beltrami$320$320 Available4 mo
Benton$325$325 Available4 mo
Big Stone$320$320 Available4 mo
Blue Earth$320$320 Available4 mo
Brown$320$320 Available4 mo
Carlton$320$320 Available4 mo
Carver$325$325 Available4 mo
Cass$320$320 Available4 mo
Chippewa$310$310 Available4 mo
Chisago$320$320 Available4 mo
Clay$320$320 Available4 mo
Clearwater$320$320 Available4 mo
Cook$320$320 Available4 mo
Cottonwood$315$315 Available4 mo
Crow Wing$320$320 Available4 mo
Dakota$325$325 Available4 mo
Dodge$320$320 Available4 mo
Douglas$320$320 Available4 mo
Faribault$320$320 Available4 mo
Fillmore$315$315 Available4 mo
Freeborn$316$316 Available4 mo
Goodhue$323$323 Available4 mo
Grant$310$310 Available4 mo
Hennepin$322$322 Available4 mo
Houston$310$310 Available4 mo
Hubbard$320$320 Available4 mo
Isanti$320$320 Available4 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$320 Available4 mo
Lyon$320$320 Available4 mo
Mahnomen$320$320 Available4 mo
Marshall$320$320 Available4 mo
Martin$320$320 Available4 mo
McLeod$315$315 Available4 mo
Meeker$325$325 Available4 mo
Mille Lacs$320$320 Available4 mo
Morrison$320$320 Available4 mo
Mower$320$320 Available4 mo
Murray$320$320 Available4 mo
Nicollet$315$315 Available4 mo
Nobles$320$320 Available4 mo
Norman$320$320 Available4 mo
Olmsted$325$325 Available4 mo
Otter Tail$320$320 Available4 mo
Pennington$320$320 Available4 mo
Pine$320$320 Available4 mo
Pipestone$320$320 Available4 mo
Polk$320$320 Available4 mo
Pope$322$322 Available4 mo
Ramsey$325$325 Available4 mo
Red Lake$320$320 Available4 mo
Redwood$320$320 Available4 mo
Renville$320$320 Available4 mo
Rice$325$325 Available4 mo
Rock$320$320 Available4 mo
Roseau$320$320 Available4 mo
Scott$323$323 Available4 mo
Sherburne$320$320 Available4 mo
Sibley$320$320 Available4 mo
St. Louis$325$325 Available4 mo
Stearns$324$324 Available4 mo
Steele$310$310 Available4 mo
Stevens$320$320 Available4 mo
Swift$325$325 Available4 mo
Todd$320$320 Available4 mo
Traverse$325$325 Available4 mo
Wabasha$310$310 Available4 mo
Wadena$325$325 Available4 mo
Waseca$310$310 Available4 mo
Washington$325$325 Available4 mo
Watonwan$315$315 Available4 mo
Wilkin$310$310 Available4 mo
Winona$320$320 Available4 mo
Wright$320$320 Available4 mo
Yellow Medicine$310$310 Available4 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

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