| Court Name |
Delaware County Probate Court |
Court Address
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145 N Union St, 3rd Floor Delaware, Ohio 43015
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-740-833-2680 Fax +1-740-833-2679 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://probate.co.delaware.oh.us/ |
| Local Rules |
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| Court Forms |
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| Court Fees |
Court costs for Delaware 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 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (closed on legal holidays) |
| Summary of Services |
In Delaware 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 Delaware County is handled by Ohio's dedicated Probate Court, a division of the Court of Common Pleas with jurisdiction over estates and guardianships. Delaware County Probate Court, located in Delaware, handles probate administration for Delaware County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Delaware County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Some Delaware 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. |