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 Greene County.
Local Fee Schedule
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Court Rules and Orders
Check the local rules, judge procedures, and administrative orders that can change how a case moves.
Clerk and Filing Logistics
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Greene County Probate Court Guide
Greene County Court of Common Pleas probate court information · Updated March 2026
Filing & Fees
Complete Fee Schedule
Source ↗Probate Filing Fees
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
Formal Administration Standard probate for larger estates | $250 |
Note: Filing fee schedule effective March 1, 2025 available on court website. Contact court for specific amounts: (937) 562-5280. Fax: (937) 562-5316. Online payments temporarily unavailable as of 3/9/2026.
Document Fees
Filing fee schedule effective March 1, 2025 available on court website. Contact court for specific amounts: (937) 562-5280. Fax: (937) 562-5316. Online payments temporarily unavailable as of 3/9/2026.
E-Filing & Filing Methods
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
- All Ohio probate courts are divisions of the Court of Common Pleas
- Standard probate forms from Supreme Court of Ohio are accepted statewide
- Local rules available at https://www.greenecountyohio.gov/DocumentCenter/View/31761
- Fax/email filing available for documents not requiring payment (Local Rule 57.4(G)); fax: (937) 562-5316; email: [email protected]
- Fax/email filing NOT available for: new case initiations, pleadings requiring service of summons, original will submissions, accounts requiring financial statements
- All fax/email filings must include court cover page, physical signatures (electronic not accepted), and be maximum 25 pages as one PDF
- Marriage License Bureau: (937) 562-5284, Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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Information current as of March 15, 2026
This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Probate laws and procedures in Ohio can change. Consult with a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation. Full disclaimer.