| Court Name |
Putnam County Circuit Court |
Court Address
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1 Courthouse Square Greencastle, Indiana 46135
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-765-653-5315 Fax +1-765-653-4870 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://co.putnam.in.us/clerk/courts/circuit-court |
| Local Rules |
https://www.in.gov/courts/local/putnam-county/ |
| Court Forms |
https://www.in.gov/courts/selfservice/forms/ |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for Putnam 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 to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Summary of Services |
Indiana personal representatives serving an estate in Putnam 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 Putnam County are filed in the appropriate court. Probate matters for Putnam County are handled by Putnam County Circuit Court in Greencastle. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Putnam County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Some Putnam 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. |