| Court Name |
Ripley County Courthouse |
Court Address
|
115 N. Main St Versailles, Indiana 47042
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-812-689-6115 Fax +1-812-689-6000 Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://ripleycounty.in.gov/ |
| Local Rules |
https://ripleycounty.in.gov/clerk/# |
| Court Forms |
https://ripleycounty.in.gov/clerk/# |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for Ripley 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 |
Mon-Fri 8am-4pm |
| Summary of Services |
Indiana law allows the court to require a bond from a representative in Ripley 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 Ripley County hears estate cases. Probate matters for Ripley County are handled by Ripley County Courthouse in Versailles. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Ripley County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Some Ripley 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. |