| Court Name |
Baker County Clerk of Court - Probate Division |
Court Address
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339 E Macclenny Ave Macclenny, Florida 32063
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-904-259-8113 Fax +1-904-259-7610 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://bakerclerk.com/ |
| Local Rules |
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| Court Forms |
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| Court Fees |
Court costs for Baker County probate filings are set by the court and depend on the documents involved. See the official links above for the current schedule. |
| Hours Open |
Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Summary of Services |
In Baker County, a fiduciary may need to post a bond before administering an estate under Florida law, even though a will can waive it. The court can set or raise the bond to protect heirs, generally based on estate value. |
| Court History |
Probate for Baker County runs through the Florida Circuit Court, often via a dedicated probate division in larger counties. Probate matters for Baker County are handled by Baker County Clerk of Court - Probate Division in Macclenny. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Baker County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Some Baker County estates cannot close until missing or unknown heirs are located and notified. If that applies to your case, we can refer you to licensed investigators across the country who specialize in heir searches. When you are ready for the bond itself, we issue executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Florida, often the same day. Apply online to begin. |