| Court Name |
Surrogate's Court, Onondaga County |
Court Address
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401 Montgomery St Syracuse, New York 13202
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-315-671-2100 Fax +1-315-671-1162 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/5jd/onondaga/surrogate/index.shtml |
| Local Rules |
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| Court Forms |
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| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Onondaga County probate matters depend on the type of case and the documents filed. Current fee schedules are published by the court and linked above. |
| Hours Open |
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday |
| Summary of Services |
Under New York probate practice, a representative in Onondaga County can be required to post a bond unless the will dispenses with it. The bond reflects personal property value plus anticipated income. |
| Court History |
New York handles probate through the Surrogate's Court, which sits in every county and has dedicated jurisdiction over estates and trusts, serving Onondaga County. Probate matters for Onondaga County are handled by Surrogate's Court, Onondaga County in Syracuse. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Onondaga County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Onondaga County estate has heirs who cannot be found, those heirs generally must be identified before distribution. We can point you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for families and attorneys. We also write the probate bonds themselves, including executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for New York, usually with same day turnaround. Apply online to get started. |