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 Mercer 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.
Mercer County Probate Court Guide
Mercer 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: Full Administration: $200. Release from Administration: $175. Summary Release with Will: $164. Summary Release without Will: $139. Guardianship (Incompetent or Minor): $200 each. Trusts: $125. Adoptions: $180-$325. Name Changes: $135-$140. All deposits required when filing new cases.
Document Fees
Full Administration: $200. Release from Administration: $175. Summary Release with Will: $164. Summary Release without Will: $139. Guardianship (Incompetent or Minor): $200 each. Trusts: $125. Adoptions: $180-$325. Name Changes: $135-$140. All deposits required when filing new cases.
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
- Probate Rules of Court (PDF) available at https://www.mercercountycourts.com/pdf/prbRules-20210922.pdf (updated 9/22/2021)
- All case deposits must accompany new case filings
- Record search subject to up to 10 business day delay between filings and posting