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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 Union 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.

Union County Probate Court Guide

Union County Court of Common Pleas probate court information · Updated March 2026

(937) 645-3029County Clerk
Family Guide
Professional Reference
Union County Court of Common Pleas|

Filing & Fees

Complete Fee Schedule

Probate Filing Fees

Filing TypeFee
Formal Administration
Standard probate for larger estates
$250

Note: Fee schedule not listed on court website. Contact court at (937) 645-3029 for current fee schedule. E-filing mandatory for attorneys as of October 1, 2023.

Document Fees

Certified Copy (per page)
$1
Certification (per document)
$5

Fee schedule not listed on court website. Contact court at (937) 645-3029 for current fee schedule. E-filing mandatory for attorneys as of October 1, 2023.

E-Filing & Filing Methods

Filing Methods: in person, mail, electronic

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
  • E-filing mandatory for attorneys effective October 1, 2023
  • Probate Rules of Court and local forms available on court website
  • Public Records Search available for cases June 2019 and later

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.