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 Delaware 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.
Delaware County Probate Court Guide
Delaware 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: Estates and Wrongful Death (with or without Will): $200.00. Special Administrator: $90.00. Will for Record Only (new case): $58.00. File Will for Safekeeping: $35.00. Certified/Authenticated copies: $2.10/page. Standard copies: $0.10/page. Fees are initial deposits; actual costs accrue throughout proceedings.
Document Fees
Estates and Wrongful Death (with or without Will): $200.00. Special Administrator: $90.00. Will for Record Only (new case): $58.00. File Will for Safekeeping: $35.00. Certified/Authenticated copies: $2.10/page. Standard copies: $0.10/page. Fees are initial deposits; actual costs accrue throughout proceedings.
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
- Delaware County Probate Court Local Rules effective October 1, 2024
- Electronic Filing Administrative Order effective April 22, 2025
- Fax filing restrictions per Local Rule 57.1
- All fees are non-refundable per ORC § 301.28
- Case types include estates, guardianships, conservatorships, adoptions, name changes, trusts
- Docket available for Judge Hejmanowski, Magistrate Nicks, and Magistrate McCoy through eServices portal