| Court Name |
Washington County Circuit Clerk |
Court Address
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280 N College Ave, Ste 302 Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-479-444-1538 Fax +1-479-444-1537 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.washingtoncountyar.gov/government/departments-a-e/circuit-clerk |
| Local Rules |
https://www.washingtoncountyar.gov/government/departments-a-e/circuit-clerk#pagebody |
| Court Forms |
https://www.washingtoncountyar.gov/government/departments-a-e/circuit-clerk#pagebody |
| Court Fees |
Probate filing costs in Washington County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| Summary of Services |
Arkansas law allows the court to require a bond from an executor or administrator in Washington County. The bond protects the estate and is generally sized to the value of the personal property plus expected income. |
| Court History |
Arkansas does not maintain a separate probate court. The Circuit Court serving Washington County handles estate administration and related probate matters. Washington County Circuit Clerk, located in Fayetteville, handles probate administration for Washington County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Washington County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
If an estate in Washington County involves missing or unknown heirs, those heirs usually must be found before the estate can close. We can refer you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for attorneys and personal representatives. Need a probate bond for a matter in Washington County? We write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Arkansas, and most can be quoted and issued the same day. Apply online to get started. |