| Court Name |
Owen County Clerk's Office |
Court Address
|
60 S. Main St Spencer, Indiana 47460
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-812-829-5015 Fax - Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://www.owencounty.in.gov/ |
| Local Rules |
https://www.owencounty.in.gov/copy-of-ordinances-and-resolutions |
| Court Forms |
https://www.owencounty.in.gov/ |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for Owen 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: 8:00AM-4:00PM; Saturday - Sunday & Legal Holidays: CLOSED |
| Summary of Services |
In Owen County, a fiduciary may need to post a bond before administering an estate, though the will or the consent of the heirs can waive it under Indiana law. The amount reflects personal property value plus estimated income. |
| Court History |
Probate for Owen County runs through Indiana's Circuit or Superior Court, which handle estate administration and guardianships. Owen County Clerk's Office, located in Spencer, handles probate administration for Owen County. Case information for Owen County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
Some Owen 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 Indiana, often the same day. Apply online to begin. |