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Perry County Probate Court: Records, Wills, Estates, Guardianship, Marriage Licenses & Forms
Use official Perry County, Ohio Probate Court resources to search probate records, file estate matters, access forms, apply for marriage licenses, review guardianship information, check fees, confirm the courthouse location, and avoid wrong private record websites.
Choose what you need below. Perry County Probate Court users usually need estate records, wills, guardianships, adoptions, name changes, marriage licenses, birth registration, minor settlements, forms, fees, or court contact details.
🔎 Search probate court records
Use this for: probate case lookup, estate filings, guardianship files, marriage license records, and other public probate information.
Best official path: Perry County Probate Court record search page and official court website.
Important: Online records may be limited. Contact the Probate Court directly for certified copies, older records, sealed files, or official letters.
Perry County Probate Court Quick Facts
Perry County Probate Court is part of Perry County, Ohio Probate & Juvenile Court. The official county page lists Judge Luann Cooperrider and explains that the Probate Court has jurisdiction over wills, guardianships, adoptions, name changes, birth registrations, minor settlements, estate administration, genealogy research, civil actions, and appointments of boards and commissions.
The court also issues marriage licenses and oversees testamentary trusts. Court staff can help with daily court business, but the official county page explains that deputy clerks are prohibited by law from giving legal advice or assistance in preparing forms.
What This Perry County Probate Court Guide Covers
Official Perry County Probate Court Path in Ohio
For Perry County probate search intent, the correct local office is the Perry County Probate Court in New Lexington, Ohio. The official court website provides menu links for court fees, court rules, court forms, marriage application, record search, phone numbers, email, and e-filing.
Use the Probate Court path for estate administration, probate of wills, guardianships, adoptions, name changes, birth registrations, minor settlements, marriage licenses, and probate record questions. Do not confuse probate matters with Common Pleas general division, Municipal Court, Recorder land records, or private case-search websites.
Use this path when a will needs to be admitted, an estate needs administration, or an executor/administrator needs authority.
Use this path for adult or minor guardianship filings, emergency guardianship, and related probate-supervised matters.
Use the official marriage application page before visiting or applying for a Perry County marriage license.
Use the official record search first, then contact the court for certified copies, sealed records, older files, or official letters.
How to Search Perry County Probate Court Records Online
Perry County Probate Court provides an official online record search page. Online access can help users locate probate cases, estate filings, guardianship matters, marriage information, and other case details, but it may not replace certified court-issued documents.
Start with the official record search
Use Perry County Probate Court’s official record search page instead of private background-check or commercial court-record websites.
Search with the strongest details
Use a case number, full legal name, estate name, decedent name, filing year, guardian name, applicant name, or other official case details if known.
Confirm the case type
Probate records can include estates, wills, guardianships, adoptions, name changes, birth registrations, marriage licenses, and other probate filings.
Contact the court for official copies
If you need a certified copy, court seal, letters, or official proof of authority, contact Perry County Probate Court directly.
Wills, Estate Administration and Testamentary Trusts in Perry County
Perry County Probate Court has jurisdiction over probate of wills, estate administration, and testamentary trusts. These matters can involve admitting a will, appointing a fiduciary, handling assets, paying debts, distributing property, filing inventories or accounts, and closing an estate.
Use this path when an original will must be presented to the court and an executor may need legal authority.
Use this path when assets, debts, or transfers require a court-supervised estate proceeding.
If there is no valid will, the case may involve appointment of an administrator under Ohio probate procedure.
The court’s jurisdiction includes testamentary trusts and related probate-supervised matters.
Perry County Guardianship, Adoption, Name Change and Minor Settlement Matters
Perry County Probate Court’s jurisdiction includes guardianships, adoptions, legal name changes, birth registrations, minor settlements, and related probate matters. These cases can involve sensitive personal, family, medical, financial, or minor-related information, so access may be limited depending on the case type.
Used when a guardian may be needed for an adult or minor under Ohio probate procedure.
Emergency filings may have separate fee and filing requirements. Confirm current rules before filing.
Adoption matters are handled by the Probate Court, but records may have strict confidentiality rules.
The court handles legal name changes, minor settlements, and related probate filings.
Perry County Marriage License Application
Perry County Probate Court issues marriage licenses. The official marriage application page states that the marriage license cost is $70, cash or check only, and credit cards are not accepted. It also states that the license may be used the same day it is issued and must be used within 60 days.
The official marriage application page lists the cost as $70, cash or check only.
The official page states that credit cards are not accepted for the marriage license fee.
The license may be used the same day it is issued.
The license must be used within 60 days of issuance.
Perry County Probate Forms, Filing Fees, Court Rules and e-Filing
Perry County Probate Court’s official website provides links for court fees, local rules, court forms, marriage application, record search, phone numbers, email, and e-filing. The official probate filing fee PDF dated February 19, 2025 lists probate filing fees and notes that filing fees are subject to change.
Court Forms
Use Perry County Probate Court’s official forms page before filing probate documents.
Open Court FormsProbate Filing Fees
Review the current fee schedule before paying filing, guardianship, or marriage license costs.
Open Fee ScheduleOhio Probate Forms
Ohio Supreme Court probate forms should be filed in the local probate court when applicable.
Open Ohio Probate FormsLocal Rules
Use Perry County Probate Court local rules for local practice requirements.
Open Local RuleseFile
Use the official court e-filing link when available and appropriate for your filing.
Open Court WebsitePhone & Email
Contact Perry County Probate Court before filing if you are unsure about the correct form or fee.
Open Contact PageCertified Copies, Letters, Probate Records and File Requests
Online record search can help locate a case, but official use often requires a certified copy, court seal, letters, or a file copy from the Probate Court. This matters for banks, title companies, property transfers, estate administration, guardianship proof, genealogy requests, and legal filings.
Ask whether the document needs certification, a seal, or a current issue date.
Executors, administrators, or guardians may need official letters showing authority.
Older files, genealogy records, birth registrations, and archived probate records may require direct court assistance.
Adoption, minor, guardianship, sealed, or confidential records may have limited public access.
Common Perry County Probate Court Search Mistakes
Check these before assuming no record exists
- Wrong Perry County: There are Perry Counties in multiple states. This page is for Perry County, Ohio.
- Wrong court: Probate filings are not the same as Common Pleas general division, Municipal Court, Recorder land records, or Clerk of Courts records.
- Wrong name: Try full legal name, estate name, alternate spelling, maiden name, guardian name, or case number.
- Wrong document type: A case search result, certified copy, letters, marriage record, and full probate file are different requests.
- Recent filing: New cases may not appear online immediately.
- Restricted case: Adoption, guardianship, minor, sealed, or confidential records may not be publicly searchable.
- Old forms or fees: Probate forms and filing fees can change. Use official court forms and current fee schedules.
Official Perry County Probate Court Links and Contacts
Probate Court Website
Main Perry County Probate Court website with menu links for fees, rules, forms, marriage application, records, and contact details.
Open Probate CourtCounty Probate Page
Official Perry County, Ohio Probate & Juvenile Court page with judge, address, hours, phone, and jurisdiction information.
Open County PageRecord Search
Search official Perry County Probate Court computer record information.
Open Record SearchMarriage Application
Apply for a Perry County marriage license through the official probate court application page.
Open Marriage ApplicationProbate Fees
Official Perry County Probate filing fee schedule. Verify before paying because fees are subject to change.
Open Fee PDFOhio Probate Forms
Ohio Supreme Court probate forms for local probate court filing.
Open Ohio FormsPerry County Probate Court Contact Details
105 North Main Street
New Lexington, Ohio 43764
P.O. Box 167
New Lexington, Ohio 43764
(740) 342-1493
(740) 342-5524
Monday–Friday
8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Perry County Probate Court Map and Location
Perry County Probate Court is listed at 105 North Main Street, New Lexington, Ohio 43764. Confirm office hours, filing requirements, security procedures, and appointment needs before visiting.
Perry County Probate Court FAQs
Where is Perry County Probate Court located?
Perry County Probate Court is located at 105 North Main Street, New Lexington, Ohio 43764.
What is the phone number for Perry County Probate Court?
The Probate Court phone number is (740) 342-1493. The fax number is (740) 342-5524.
Who is the Perry County Probate Court judge?
The official Perry County page lists Judge Luann Cooperrider for the Probate & Juvenile Court.
What cases does Perry County Probate Court handle?
The court handles probate of wills, estate administration, guardianships, adoptions, legal name changes, birth registrations, minor settlements, marriage licenses, genealogy research, civil actions, testamentary trusts, and related probate duties.
How do I search Perry County probate records?
Use the official Perry County Probate Court record search page. If you need certified copies, sealed records, older records, or official letters, contact the Probate Court directly.
How do I apply for a Perry County marriage license?
Use the official Perry County Probate Court marriage application page. The page states the license costs $70, cash or check only, and credit cards are not accepted.
Can Perry County Probate Court clerks help me prepare forms?
No. The official county page explains that deputy clerks are prohibited by law from giving legal advice or assistance in preparing forms that come before the court.
Where do I find Perry County probate forms?
Use Perry County Probate Court’s official forms page and Ohio Supreme Court probate forms. Confirm local requirements before filing.
Are Perry County probate fees current online?
The official probate fee PDF is available online, but it states filing fees are subject to change. Confirm the current amount before filing or paying.