| Court Name |
Marion County Clerk of Court and Comptroller |
Court Address
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110 NW 1st Ave. Ocala, Florida 34475
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-352-671-5604 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.marioncountyclerk.org/ |
| Local Rules |
https://www.marioncountyclerk.org/departments/civil-courts/probate/ |
| Court Forms |
https://www.marioncountyclerk.org/departments/civil-courts/probate/ |
| Court Fees |
Fees for Marion County probate cases are determined by the court and change with the filing type. The current schedule is available through the links above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Summary of Services |
Florida personal representatives serving an estate in Marion County may be required to post a bond unless the will waives it, and the court has discretion to require or increase a bond to protect the estate. The amount is based on the personal property value plus the income the estate is expected to produce. |
| Court History |
In Florida, the Circuit Court has probate jurisdiction. Estates and guardianships for Marion County are administered through its probate division. In Ocala, Marion County Clerk of Court and Comptroller serves Marion County for estate and probate administration. Case information for Marion County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
Locating missing heirs is a common step before a Marion County estate can be settled. We do not perform investigations ourselves, but we can connect you with licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches. For the probate bond, we write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Florida and most are quoted and issued quickly. Start your application online. |