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Delaware County, New York Probate Court

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Court Name Surrogate's Court, Delaware County
Court Address
Delaware County Courthouse, 3 Court St
Delhi, New York 13753
Contact Info Phone +1-607-376-5405     Fax +1-646-963-6403
Email See website
Court Website https://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/6jd/delaware/surrogate.shtml
Local Rules This Court requires a Family Tree form for all filings except adoption.
Court Forms Forms can be found on the court's official forms website.
Court Fees Court costs for Delaware 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 through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed from noon to 1:00 p.m.)
Summary of Services A representative administering an estate in Delaware County may need to post a bond under New York law, though a will can dispense with it. The Surrogate can still require one, sized to personal property plus expected income.
Court History Probate for Delaware County runs through New York's Surrogate's Court, which has dedicated jurisdiction over estates and trusts. Surrogate's Court, Delaware County, located in Delhi, handles probate administration for Delaware County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Delaware County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested.
Additional Information Some Delaware 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 New York, often the same day. Apply online to begin.

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