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 contact details, administrative orders, e-filing rules, and hearing logistics for Clinton County.
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.
Clinton County Probate Court Guide
Clinton County Court of Common Pleas probate court information · Updated March 2026
Filing & Fees
Fee Schedule Signals
Source ↗Probate Filing Fees
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
Formal Administration Standard probate for larger estates | $250 |
Note: Estate/Administration (Full): $150.00. Release of Estate: $95.00. Will Only Admitted to Probate: $55.00. Credit cards accepted with surcharge of $2.00 or 3%, whichever is greater. Cash or money orders also accepted; attorneys may pay by check.
Estate/Administration (Full): $150.00. Release of Estate: $95.00. Will Only Admitted to Probate: $55.00. Credit cards accepted with surcharge of $2.00 or 3%, whichever is greater. Cash or money orders also accepted; attorneys may pay by check.
E-Filing & Filing Methods
Records portal
Use this county-linked source to check live court-record information when available. Search results may not include every probate record.
Timelines & Proceedings
Deadlines & Creditor Claims
Key Deadlines
- Will Deposit
- 30 days
- Creditor Claims
- 6 months
- Known Creditor Notice
- 30 days
Creditor Claims
- Period Starts
- date of death
- Statute
- ORC Chapter 2117
Related Proceedings
Property Recording
Source ↗Recording Fees
- First Page
- $34.00
Court Rules & Orders
Local Rules
- Local Rules available at court website under Court Rules section
- Credit cards accepted with surcharge; cash/money orders also accepted; attorney checks accepted
- Fax: (937) 383-1158