Shelby County Ohio
Probate Court Information

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Court Name	Shelby County Probate Court
Court Address	100 E. Court St., 2nd Floor Sidney, Ohio 45365-4187
Contact Info	Phone +1-937-498-7263 Fax +1-937-498-7260 Email juvenileprobate@shelbycoprobate.org
Court Website	https://shelbycoprobate.org/
Local Rules	See Local Rule 57.1 for fax filing limitations and requirements
Court Forms	https://shelbycoprobate.org/
Court Fees	Filing fees for Shelby 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	M-F 8:30am - 4:00pm EXCEPT for Federal Holidays and other Court Ordered Closures
Summary of Services	Serving as an executor or administrator for an estate in Shelby County typically requires a bond in Ohio unless waived. Courts frequently set the bond at double the value of the personal property.
Court History	The Probate Court, a division of the Court of Common Pleas, is Ohio's forum for estates and administers probate for Shelby County. Probate matters for Shelby County are handled by Shelby County Probate Court in Sidney. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Shelby County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested.
Additional Information	When a Shelby 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.

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