Dare County North Carolina
Probate Court Information

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Court Name	Dare County Clerk of Court
Court Address	954 Marshall C. Collins Dr Manteo, North Carolina 27954
Contact Info	Phone +1-252-475-5234 Fax - Email -
Court Website	https://www.darenc.gov/departments/clerk-of-court/estates
Local Rules	https://www.darenc.gov/departments/clerk-of-court/estates
Court Forms	https://www.darenc.gov/departments/clerk-of-court/estates
Court Fees	Probate filing costs in Dare County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above.
Hours Open	Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM.
Summary of Services	In Dare County, North Carolina law typically bonds an administrator, though an executor may be relieved of it by the will. The amount reflects the personal property value plus the income the estate is expected to earn.
Court History	Probate for Dare County runs through the North Carolina Clerk of Superior Court, who has original jurisdiction over estate administration. Dare County Clerk of Court, located in Manteo, handles probate administration for Dare County. Case information for Dare County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search.
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