Probate Court Public Documents

Additional Resources

Ohio Administrative Code(link)
Ohio Constitution(link)
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Ohio Revised Code(link)
Ohio Rules of Court(link)
Pro Seniors(link)
Supreme Court of Ohio(link)
Supreme Court of Ohio Standard Probate Forms(link)

Adoption Packets & Forms

Adult Adoption Packet (Revised 4/7/25)(214.7 KB)
Certificate of Adoption HEA-2757 (Fillable)(743.5 KB)
Court Appointed Attorney - Financial Disclosure Form(1.74 MB)
Minor Adoption Packet (Revised 1/14/2026)(441.3 KB)

Adult Guardianship Education Courses

Supreme Court of Ohio Adult Guardianship Education Courses(link)

Correction & Registration of Birth Record

Birth Correction Packet(754.3 KB)
Registration of Birth Record Packet(591.2 KB)

Court Fees & Deposits

Probate Fee Schedule - Effective 8/30/2021(136.3 KB)

E-Filing

Electronic Filing Order - Probate-Juvenile Division(52.7 KB)

Estate Forms

1.0 Surviving Spouse, Children, Next of Kin, Legatees and Devisees(65.9 KB)
10.0 Application to Distribute in Kind(58.4 KB)
10.1 Entry Approving Distribution in Kind(16.6 KB)
10.2 Notice of Hearing on Application to Distribute in Kind(50.2 KB)
11.0 Consent to Power of Sell of Real Estate(57.5 KB)
12.0 Application for Certificate of Transfer(65.2 KB)
12.1 Certificate of Transfer(94.7 KB)
13.0 Fiduciary's Account(64.4 KB)
13.1 Receipts and Disbursements(16.4 KB)
13.10 Notice to Extend Administration(58.9 KB)
13.2 Assets Remaining in Fiduciary's Hands(55.9 KB)
13.3 Entry Approving and Settling Account(56 KB)
13.4 Waiver of Partial Account(11.3 KB)
13.5 Notice of Hearing on Account(54.2 KB)
13.6 Certificate of Termination(63.4 KB)
13.7 Waiver of Notice of Hearing on Account(10.9 KB)
13.8 Application to Extend Administration(52 KB)
13.9 Certificate of Service of Account to Heirs or Beneficiaries(59.8 KB)
1DF Fiduciary's Acceptance(92.3 KB)
2.0 Application to Probate Will(58.5 KB)
2.1 Waiver of Notice of Probate of Will(10.5 KB)
2.2 Notice of Probate of Will(17.5 KB)
2.3 Entry Admitting Will to Probate(10.1 KB)
2.4 Certificate of Service of Notice of Probate of Will(35.7 KB)
24.0 Representation of Insolvency(66.1 KB)
24.1 Judgment Entry Setting Hearing and Ordering Notice(51.3 KB)
24.2 Notice of Hearing on Representation of Insolvency and Schedule of Claims(11.4 KB)
24.3 Verification of Service-Notice of Hearing on Representation of Insolvency(50.9 KB)
24.4 Insolvency Schedule of Claims(51.8 KB)
24.5 Continuation Schedule of Claims(48 KB)
24.6 Judgment Entry of Insolvency(17.9 KB)
3.0 Appointment of Appraiser(59.6 KB)
39L Report of Newly Discoverd Asset(86.9 KB)
4.0 Application for Authority to Administer Estate(22.9 KB)
4.1 Supplemental Application for Ancillary Administration(17 KB)
4.2 Fiduciary's Bond(11.9 KB)
4.3 Waiver of Right to Administer(10.8 KB)
4.4 Notice and Citation of Hearing on Appointment of Fiduciary(54.7 KB)
4.5 Entry Appointing Fiduciary; Letters of Authority(54.5 KB)
45 (D) Confidential Disclosure of Personal Identifiers(17.3 KB)
5.0 Application to Relieve Estate from Administration(15.8 KB)
5.1 Assets and Liabilities of Estate to be Relieved from Administration(18.5 KB)
5.10 Application for Summary Release from Administration(70.8 KB)
5.11 Entry Granting Summary Release from Administration(58 KB)
5.2 Waiver of Notice of Application to Relieve Estate from Administration(11.8 KB)
5.3 Notice of Application to Relieve Estate from Administration(11.8 KB)
5.6 Entry Relieving Estate from Administration(61.1 KB)
5.9 Report of Distribution(14 KB)
6.0 Inventory and Appraisal(64.1 KB)
6.1 Schedule of Assets(11 KB)
6.2 Waiver of Notice of Hearing on Inventory(17.8 KB)
6.3 Notice of Hearing on Inventory(10.5 KB)
7.0 (A) Notice to Administrator of Medicaid Estate Recovery(19.3 KB)
7.0 Certification of Notice to Administrator of Medicaid Estate Recovery Program(11.2 KB)
7.1 Application for Family Allowance(17.5 KB)
7.2 Application for Apportionment of Family Allowance(41.4 KB)
8.0 Citation to Surviving Spouse to Exercise Elective Rights(12 KB)
8.1 Election of Surviving Spouse to Take Under Will(49.5 KB)
8.2 Election of Surviving Spouse to Take Against Will(52.9 KB)
8.3 Summary of General Rights of Surviving Spouse(108.8 KB)
8.4 Certificate of Service and Notice of Citation to Surving Spouse to Exercise Elective Rights(10.9 KB)
8.5 Return for Certificate of Service of Citation to Surviving Spouse to Exercise Elective Rights(10.5 KB)
8.6 Waiver of Service to Surviving Spouse of the Citation to Elect(10.9 KB)
9.0 Application to Sell Personal Property(67.1 KB)
9.1 Entry Authorizing Sale of Personal Property(58.5 KB)
9.2 Notice of Sale of Personal Property(48.4 KB)
9C Application for Transfer(89.4 KB)
Admit Foreign Records Application(50.2 KB)
Application to Extend Time-Estate(52.7 KB)
Attorney Fee Application & Entry(63.2 KB)
Fiduciary Fees Application & Entry(12.5 KB)
Newly Discovered Asset & Reopen Application(57.9 KB)
Status Report(17.5 KB)
Will for Record Only Application & Entry(58.9 KB)

Estate Packets

Admit Lost, Spoliated Will Packet(86.1 KB)
Appointment of Executor/Administrator-Full Administration Packet(210.2 KB)
Insolvency Packet(48.1 KB)
Probate of Will Only Packet(103.3 KB)
Release from Admin with Will Packet(263.5 KB)
Release from Administration Packet(218.1 KB)
Summary Release Packet(170.5 KB)
Wrongful Death Packet(142.8 KB)

Guardianship Forms

15.0 Next of Kin of Proposed Ward(60.6 KB)
15.0A Affidavit Search for Address(79.1 KB)
15.1 Waiver of Notice and Consent(78.6 KB)
15.2 Fiduciary's Acceptance-Guardian(104.4 KB)
15.3 Guardian's Bond(94.2 KB)
15.4 Letters of Guardianship(60.5 KB)
15.5 Guardian's Inventory(82.8 KB)
15.6 Application to Release Funds to Guardian(42 KB)
15.6A Application to Release Funds From Guardian's Indigency Fund(87 KB)
15.7 Application to Expend Funds(40.5 KB)
15.7A Community Guardian Fees Application(56.8 KB)
15.8 Guardian's Account(127.2 KB)
15.81 Bank Certificate(51 KB)
15.9 Oath of Guardian(61.4 KB)
17.0 Application for Appointment of Guardian of an Alleged Incompetent(72 KB)
17.0A Supplemental Information to Guardianship Application(174.2 KB)
17.1 Statement of Expert Evaluation(131 KB)
17.1A Supplement for Emergency Guardian of Person(55.1 KB)
17.2 Guardianship Service Information(95.1 KB)
17.3 Notice of Hearing to Ward(22.1 KB)
17.4 Notice of Hearing to Next of Kin(67.4 KB)
17.5 Judgment Entry Appointing Guardian(18.3 KB)
17.7 Guardian's Report & Annual Plan(139.5 KB)
22.5 Application to Settle Claim of Adult(68 KB)
22.6 Entry Approving Claim of Adult(59.9 KB)
22.7 Report of Distribution of Claim of Adult(17 KB)
27.10 Notification of Guardian's Receipt of Fees other than through Guardianship(81.1 KB)
27.11 Notification of Ward's Important Legal Papers(87.5 KB)
27.12 Receipt for Guardian's Guidebook(82.2 KB)
27.2 Notification of Compliance with Guardian Education Requirements(58.7 KB)
27.3 & 27.4 Notice/Application for Change of Address(97.9 KB)
27.5 Annual Registartion Guardian with Ten or More Wards(90.9 KB)
27.6 Annual Fee Schedule(53.2 KB)
27.7, 27.8 Annual Guardianship Plan(59.7 KB)
27.9 Application to Terminate Guardianship(77.3 KB)
28.0 Motion for Real Estate Sale by Consent(65.4 KB)
28.1 Consent to Sell Real Estate(113.4 KB)
66.05 Affidavit of Guardian Applicant(60.9 KB)
Affidavit of Indigency(67 KB)
Application of Guardian to Provide Direct Services to Ward(108 KB)
Application to Deposit Assets in Lieu of Bond(60 KB)
Application to Extend Time - Guardianship(11 KB)
Application to Waive 3hr Education(62.5 KB)
Guardian Enter Safety Deposit Box(13.9 KB)
Notice of Death of Ward(9.7 KB)

Guardianship Guidebook

27.12 Receipt for Guardian's Guidebook(82.2 KB)
Understanding Your Role As Guardian Guidebook(1.59 MB)

Guardianship Packets

Adult Emergency Guardianship Packet(205.9 KB)
Adult Guardianship Packet(257.7 KB)
Minor Guardianship Packet(242.7 KB)

Marriage License Forms & Information

Marriage Application Worksheet(18.3 KB)
Marriage Ceremony Information(92.5 KB)
Request a Certified Copy of Marriage Record by Mail(11.8 KB)
State of Ohio BMV Driver's License & ID Renewal Requirements(link)

Minor Guardianship Forms

15.0 Next of Kin of Proposed Minor Ward(60.6 KB)
15.2 Fiduciary's Acceptance-Minor(103.2 KB)
15.3 Guardian's Bond-Minor(94.2 KB)
15.4 Letters of Guardianship-Minor(60.8 KB)
15.5 Guardian's Inventory-Minor(83 KB)
15.8 Guardian's Account-Minor(127.2 KB)
15.9 Oath of Guardian-Minor(61.2 KB)
16.0 Application Guardian of Minor(70.8 KB)
16.1 Affidavit-Minor(30.5 KB)
16.4 Notice of Hearing to Next of Kin(64.7 KB)
17.8A Notice of Change of Address-Minor(77 KB)
22.3 Verification of Receipt and Deposit(10.2 KB)
Application to Deposit Assets in Lieu of Bond(59.2 KB)
Application to Extend Time-Minor Guardianship(17.7 KB)
Change of Address Info-Minor(42.6 KB)
Minor Guardianship Packet(242.7 KB)
Notice to Parents(11.1 KB)

Minor Settlement Packet & Forms

15.7 Application for Authority to Expend Funds - Minor Settlement(10.9 KB)
22.0 Application to Settle Minor's Claim(92.8 KB)
22.0A Entry Setting Hearing Minor Settlement(47.6 KB)
22.1 Waiver and Consent to Settle Minor's Claim(75.8 KB)
22.2 Entry Approving Settlement of Minor's Claim(62.8 KB)
22.3 Verification of Receipt and Deposit - Minor Settlement(10.4 KB)
22.4 Report of Distribution and Entry Minor's Claim(82.7 KB)
Application to Release Funds - Minor Settlement(10.3 KB)
Minor Settlement Packet(172.2 KB)

Name Change & Name Conformity Packets

Adult Name Change Packet(232.3 KB)
Adult Name Conformity Packet(232.7 KB)
Minor Name Change Packet(277.8 KB)
Minor Name Conformity Packet(313.5 KB)

Trust Forms

22.3 Verification of Receipt and Deposit-Trust(49.6 KB)
Application for Appointment of Trustee(89.8 KB)
Application for Authority to Expend Funds(54.7 KB)
Application to Release Funds to Trustee(52.5 KB)
Trust Inventory(58 KB)
Trustee Letter of Authority(18.4 KB)
Trustee's Acceptance(95.6 KB)
Trustee's Account(96.6 KB)
Trustee's Bond(89.6 KB)