| Court Name |
Knox County Circuit Court |
Court Address
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111 N 7th St Vincennes, Indiana 47591
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-812-885-2527 Fax - Email kccdh@knoxcounty.in.gov
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| Court Website |
https://knoxcounty.in.gov/circuit-court |
| Local Rules |
https://www.in.gov/courts/local/knox-county/ |
| Court Forms |
https://www.in.gov/courts/selfservice/forms/ |
| Court Fees |
Probate filing costs in Knox County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Summary of Services |
Indiana law allows the court to require a bond from a representative in Knox County. The bond protects the estate and is generally based on the personal property value plus anticipated income. |
| Court History |
Indiana uses the Circuit and Superior Courts for probate rather than a separate court. The court serving Knox County hears estate cases. Probate matters for Knox County are handled by Knox County Circuit Court in Vincennes. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Knox County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
If an estate in Knox 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 Knox County? We write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Indiana, and most can be quoted and issued the same day. Apply online to get started. |