Smithfield Probate Statistics
Use this city or town view to check filing-fee patterns, e-filing access, and timing signals before you rely on a probate cost estimate or start preparing a petition.
What This City or Town Snapshot Covers
This page is meant to answer the fast operational questions first: what the city or town charges to open common probate proceedings, whether e-filing is available, how long creditor claims may run, and where to verify the court record.
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Fee Rows Captured
No
E-Filing Available
6 mo
Creditor Claim Period
Medium
Data Quality
Official Sources to Verify
City or Town Fee Schedule
Check the live filing-fee source before relying on a city or town average or cached amount.
Court Forms or Filing Portal
Review the city or town or court forms page tied to this probate workflow.
Case Search
Use the city or town case-search tool when you need live docket or estate-case status information. Search results may not include every probate record.
Rhode Island runs NO statewide probate case-search portal, and this is a structural fact rather than a gap: the probate courts are municipal under § 8-9-9, so there is no central docket to search and the Rhode Island Judiciary at courts.ri.gov does not operate them or index them. Records for this estate are requested from the town clerk, in person or by telephone. Burrillville is the only municipality in this batch that publishes an online probate index. Treat this entry as the route to the record, not as a searchable database.
Probate Court Website
Go straight to the Probate Court website for clerk notices and local instructions.
Filing Fee Schedule
| Opening Fee Rate Percent | $1 |
| Minimum Fee | $34 |
| Maximum Fee | $1,504 |
| Certificate Of Appointment Fee | $5 |
| Copies Per Page | $1.5 |
| Certification Fee | $3 |
| Flat Fee Amount | $30 |
| Formal Administration | $34 |
| Petition for Probate | $34 |
| Small Estate Affidavit | $34 |
| Ancillary Administration | $34 |
| Statutory Petition Fee Before Surcharge | $30 |
| Statutory Maximum Before Surcharge | $1,500 |
| Historical Records Trust Surcharge | $4 |
| Minimum Fee Applies Up To Personal Property | $3,000 |
| Maximum Fee Applies From Personal Property | $150,000 |
| Certificate Of Appointment | $5 |
| Small Estate Certification Total | $39 |
| Certified Copy (per page) | $1.5 |
| Certification (per document) | $3 |
Filing Options
Filing Deadlines
Probate Court Information
Smithfield Probate Court
Smithfield Town Hall, 64 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917
Phone: (401) 233-1000
Probate Court Website →Frequently Asked Questions
Are the Smithfield probate fees on this page the full cost of the case?
What does e-filing status mean for Smithfield probate cases?
Why might a fee or deadline be missing?
Information current as of August 2, 2026
Settled Estate is not a law firm, and this content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Probate laws and procedures in Rhode Island can change. Consult with a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation. Full disclaimer.