Mississippi Probate Statistics
Compare county-level filing fees, e-filing access, and probate process signals across Mississippi. 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.
82
Counties with Data
0
High-Quality County Records
61
Counties with E-Filing
0
Counties Requiring E-Filing
Average Filing Fee
$135
County averages are directional only. Always confirm the live county fee schedule before filing.
Average Small Estate Fee
$135
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Alcorn | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Amite | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Attala | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Benton | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Bolivar | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Calhoun | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Carroll | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Chickasaw | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Choctaw | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Claiborne | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Clarke | $135 | $135 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Clay | $135 | $135 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Coahoma | $135 | $135 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Copiah | $135 | $135 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Covington | $135 | $135 | In-person | 3 mo |
| DeSoto | $135 | $135 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Forrest | $135 | $135 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Franklin | $135 | $135 | In-person | 3 mo |
| George | $135 | $135 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Greene | $135 | $135 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Grenada | $135 | $135 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Hancock | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Harrison | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Hinds | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Holmes | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Humphreys | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Issaquena | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Itawamba | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Jackson | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Jasper | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Jefferson | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Jefferson Davis | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Jones | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Kemper | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Lafayette | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Lamar | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Lauderdale | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Lawrence | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Leake | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Lee | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Leflore | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Lincoln | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Lowndes | $135 | $135 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Madison | $135 | $135 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Marion | $135 | $135 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Marshall | $135 | $135 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Monroe | $135 | $135 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Montgomery | $135 | $135 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Neshoba | $135 | $135 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Newton | $135 | $135 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Noxubee | $135 | $135 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Oktibbeha | $135 | $135 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Panola | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Pearl River | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Perry | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Pike | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Pontotoc | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Prentiss | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Quitman | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Rankin | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Scott | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Sharkey | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Simpson | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Smith | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Stone | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Sunflower | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Tallahatchie | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Tate | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Tippah | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Tishomingo | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Tunica | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Union | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Walthall | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Warren | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Washington | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Wayne | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Webster | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Wilkinson | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Winston | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Yalobusha | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 mo |
| Yazoo | $135 | $135 | ✓ (Optional) | 3 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 Mississippi can change. Consult with a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation. Full disclaimer.
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