Putnam County New York
Probate Court Information

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Court Name	Putnam Surrogate's Court
Court Address	44 Gleneida Ave Carmel, New York 10512
Contact Info	Phone +1-845-208-7860 Fax +1-845-431-1936 Email See website
Court Website	https://ww2.nycourts.gov/COURTS/9jd/Putnam/putnamsurrogate.shtml
Local Rules	https://ww2.nycourts.gov/COURTS/9jd/Putnam/putnamsurrogate.shtml#main-content
Court Forms	https://www.nycourts.gov/courthelp/forms.shtml
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 - Friday 9 am - 5 pm, excluding New York state holidays.
Summary of Services	In New York, a fiduciary serving an estate in Putnam County may be required to post a bond unless the will dispenses with it, and the Surrogate retains authority to require a bond to protect the estate. The bond reflects the value of the personal property and expected income.
Court History	In New York, the Surrogate's Court handles estates and trusts. Probate for Putnam County is administered through that court. Probate matters for Putnam County are handled by Putnam Surrogate's Court in Carmel. 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 New York, often the same day. Apply online to begin.

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