| Court Name |
Darke County Probate/Juvenile Court |
Court Address
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300 Garst Ave Greenville, Ohio 45331
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-937-547-7345 Fax +1-937-547-1945 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.darkeprobatejuvenile.org/ |
| Local Rules |
See website |
| Court Forms |
See website |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Darke 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 |
Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM, Closed on all legal holidays |
| Summary of Services |
In Darke 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 Darke County is handled by Ohio's dedicated Probate Court, a division of the Court of Common Pleas with jurisdiction over estates and guardianships. Darke County Probate/Juvenile Court, located in Greenville, handles probate administration for Darke County. Case information for Darke County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
When a Darke 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 Ohio, usually with same day turnaround. Apply online to get started. |