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New Kent County Probate Statistics

Use this county 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.

Data quality: Medium

What This County Snapshot Covers

This page is meant to answer the fast operational questions first: what the county 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

0 mo

Creditor Claim Period

Medium

Data Quality

Official Sources to Verify

Court Forms or Filing Portal

Review the county or court forms page tied to this probate workflow.

Case Search

Use the county case-search tool when you need live docket or estate-case status information. Search results may not include every probate record.

OCIS provides public case-information search for participating Virginia Circuit Courts. Not every court participates, records are not complete, and document images are generally not available. Confirm case details with the local Clerk of the Circuit Court.

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Clerk of the Circuit Court Website

Go straight to the Clerk of the Circuit Court website for clerk notices and local instructions.

Filing Fee Schedule

Clerk Qualification Fee Estate To 50k$20
Clerk Qualification Fee Estate 50k To 100k$25
Clerk Qualification Fee Estate Over 100k$30
List Of Heirs Recording$25

Filing Options

in person
by appointment

Filing Deadlines

Creditor Claim Period0 months

Clerk of the Circuit Court Information

New Kent County Circuit Court

12001 Courthouse Circle, P.O. Box 98, New Kent, VA 23124

Phone: 804-966-9520

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Clerk of the Circuit Court Website →

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the New Kent County probate fees on this page the full cost of the case?
Not necessarily. Filing fees are only one part of probate cost. Publication charges, certified copies, appraisal expenses, attorney fees, and other estate-administration costs may still apply.
What does e-filing status mean for New Kent County probate cases?
E-filing status tells you whether the county accepts online filing and, when available in the dataset, whether attorneys are required to use it. That still does not replace checking the current clerk instructions before filing.
Why might a fee or deadline be missing?
Some counties publish fees in fragmented schedules, update procedures without a clean machine-readable source, or handle certain deadlines in local instructions rather than a simple statewide field. Use the county reference page and Clerk of the Circuit Court website to verify anything missing.

Information current as of June 10, 2026

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Probate laws and procedures in Virginia can change. Consult with a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation. Full disclaimer.