| Court Name |
Richland County Probate Court |
Court Address
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50 Park Ave. E, 2nd Floor Mansfield, Ohio 44902-1861
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-419-774-5583 Fax +1-419-774-5865 Email probatecourt@richlandcountyoh.gov
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| Court Website |
https://probatecourt.richlandcountyoh.gov/ |
| Local Rules |
https://www.richlandcountyoh.gov/departments/probatecourt |
| Court Forms |
https://www.richlandcountyoh.gov/departments/probatecourt |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for Richland 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 - 4:00 PM, 3:45 PM cut-off to accept filings |
| Summary of Services |
Ohio generally requires an executor or administrator serving an estate in Richland County to post a bond unless the will waives it or the beneficiaries are also the fiduciary. The bond is typically set at double the value of the personal property unless a lower amount is authorized. |
| Court History |
In Ohio, the Probate Court is a division of the Court of Common Pleas. Estates, guardianships, and trusts for Richland County are handled there. Richland County Probate Court, located in Mansfield, handles probate administration for Richland County. Case information for Richland County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
Some Richland 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. |