| Court Name |
Clark County Probate Court |
Court Address
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50 E. Columbia St. Springfield, Ohio 45502
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-937-521-1845 Fax +1-937-328-2589 Email probate@clarkcountyohio.gov
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| Court Website |
https://probate.clarkcountyohio.gov/ |
| Local Rules |
https://probate.clarkcountyohio.gov/pdf/localRules-20250124.pdf |
| Court Forms |
https://probate.clarkcountyohio.gov/ |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for Clark 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 8:00am - 4:30pm Closed on all Legal Holidays |
| Summary of Services |
In Clark County, a fiduciary usually posts a bond under Ohio law unless the will waives it or the only beneficiary is the fiduciary. The amount is commonly double the personal property value unless the court allows less. |
| Court History |
Probate for Clark County is handled by Ohio's dedicated Probate Court, a division of the Court of Common Pleas with jurisdiction over estates and guardianships. Clark County Probate Court, located in Springfield, handles probate administration for Clark County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Clark County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Some Clark 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 Ohio, often the same day. Apply online to begin. |