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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 Ottawa County.
Local Fee Schedule
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Court Rules and Orders
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Clerk and Filing Logistics
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Ottawa County Probate Court Guide
Ottawa 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: Application for Authority to Administer Estate (Testate or Intestate): $250.00. Application for Release from Administration: $100.00. Summary Release from Administration: $30.00. Will filing for record only: $65.00. Will filing with tax return: $85.00. Guardianship: $250.00.
Application for Authority to Administer Estate (Testate or Intestate): $250.00. Application for Release from Administration: $100.00. Summary Release from Administration: $30.00. Will filing for record only: $65.00. Will filing with tax return: $85.00. Guardianship: $250.00.
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
- Ottawa County has 28 local probate court rules (updated September 25, 2024), available at https://www.ocpjcourt.com/rulesPR.php
- Local Rule 53: Court hours; Local Rule 54: Conduct in courtroom; Local Rule 57: Filing and judgment entry procedures
- Local Rule 59: Wills; Local Rule 60: Applications for letters of authority; Local Rule 62: Claims against estates; Local Rule 64: Account filings
- Local Rules 71-74: Fee guidelines for counsel, executors/administrators, guardians, and trustees
- Estates of minors not exceeding $10,000 governed by Local Rule 67
- Closed on legal holidays
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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.