| Court Name |
Vigo County Probate Division |
Court Address
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33 S 3rd St Terre Haute, Indiana 47807
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-812-462-3201 Fax +1-812-234-3475 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.vigocounty.in.gov/department/division.php?structureid=67 |
| Local Rules |
Vigo Local Rules 2023 FINAL revised on 3-14-2024 |
| Court Forms |
Guardianship Forms, Minor; Guardianship Forms, Adult; Small Estate Affidavit; Certification of Restricted Account; Biennial Status Form, Minor; Biennial Status Form, Adult; Biennial Accounting, Minor; Biennial Accounting, Adult |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for Vigo 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 |
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Closed for Lunch from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
| Summary of Services |
In Vigo 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 Vigo County runs through Indiana's Circuit or Superior Court, which handle estate administration and guardianships. Probate matters for Vigo County are handled by Vigo County Probate Division in Terre Haute. Case information for Vigo County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
Some Vigo 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. |