| Court Name |
Clerk of Courts, DeKalb County |
Court Address
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100 S Main St Auburn, Indiana 46706
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-260-925-0912 Fax +1-260-925-5126 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.co.dekalb.in.us/ |
| Local Rules |
https://www.co.dekalb.in.us/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item&id=6359 |
| Court Forms |
Dissolution of Marriage Forms, Protection Order Forms, Small Claims Forms, Specialized Driving Privileges Forms |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Dekalb County probate matters depend on the type of case and the documents filed. Current fee schedules are published by the court and linked above. |
| Hours Open |
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Summary of Services |
Indiana personal representatives serving an estate in Dekalb County may be required to post a bond unless the will waives it or all heirs consent. The bond is generally sized to the value of the personal property plus the income estimated during administration. |
| Court History |
In Indiana, probate is handled by the Circuit and Superior Courts. Estate matters for Dekalb County are filed in the appropriate court. In Auburn, Clerk of Courts, DeKalb County serves Dekalb County for estate and probate administration. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Dekalb County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Dekalb County estate has heirs who cannot be found, those heirs generally must be identified before distribution. We can point you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for families and attorneys. We also write the probate bonds themselves, including executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Indiana, usually with same day turnaround. Apply online to get started. |