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Find the Right Franklin County Probate Court Path in Columbus
Search Franklin County probate cases, identify the correct estate route, request certified records, find current forms and fees, use mandatory e-Filing, and reach the correct Probate Court department before you file or pay.
Franklin County Probate Court is the Probate Division of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas and handles estates, guardianships, trusts, name changes, adoptions, marriage licenses and other probate matters.
Franklin County Probate Court Quick Facts
Use Franklin County Probate Court in Columbus for Franklin County probate matters. The main Probate Court is at 373 South High Street, 22nd Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215-6311.
Use General Case Search for available public case information, Certified Records for official copies, the Forms page for current filings, Court Costs before paying, and the Probate e-Filing system because e-Filing is mandatory for all Probate Court case types unless otherwise ordered.
Choose the Franklin County Probate Court Task You Need
Pick the closest task so you do not end up on the wrong Franklin County court page, form packet or record-request process.
Search a probate case or estate
Case name, number, filing date, attorney, fiduciary, type or subtype.
Start with Franklin County Probate General Case Search.
The search page says its records are current as of the previous day.
How to Search Franklin County Probate Court Records
Use the official General Case Search before paying a private record site. The court provides several search fields, and the index is generally current through the previous day.
Confirm Franklin County, Ohio
This court is in Columbus. Do not confuse it with another Franklin County in another state.
Start with the official General Case Search
Available search fields include case name, open date, case number, suffix, type, subtype, attorney and fiduciary.
Use the strongest identifier
Case number is usually strongest. If you only have a name, follow the court’s last-name-first search format.
Save the exact case information
Record the case number, suffix, case type, party name and filing information before requesting records.
Use Certified Records when official proof is required
An online index result is not the same thing as a certified copy or court-issued document.
Franklin County Probate Court Procedures Changed in 2026
Franklin County Probate Court announced significant form and large-estate procedure changes in 2026. Do not rely on an old saved packet without checking the live Forms page.
Several forms were replaced or consolidated
The court revised and simplified several fiduciary-bond, hearing, continuance and proposed-entry forms.
Large-estate procedure changed
New large-estate filings use the court’s revised compliance workflow.
Use the live form library
Search by form number or strong keywords immediately before filing.
Large Estate vs Small Estate in Franklin County
Full administration
$125 minimum / $250 recommendedUse large-estate guidance for formal administration and related proceedings.
Qualifying smaller estate
$35,000 / $100,000 screening limitsDifferent rules apply depending on who inherits and the total qualifying probate assets.
Limited procedure
Special spouse and funeral-expense rulesEligibility depends on the relationship of the applicant, probate assets and qualifying expenses.
Do not select a small-estate procedure solely from the dollar amount. Verify all eligibility requirements.
Franklin County Probate Court e-Filing Is Mandatory
Franklin County Probate Court states that e-Filing is mandatory for Probate Court case types unless otherwise ordered.
Do not create another case
Select Existing Cases and enter the current case number.
Prepare electronic files correctly
Follow the court’s e-Filing format requirements before submitting.
Watch filing cutoffs
Cost-bearing and new-case filings can have earlier transaction deadlines.
Redaction is the filer’s responsibility. Remove protected personal identifiers and confidential information as required.
Franklin County Probate Court Fees to Verify
Always verify live fees before paying. Filing deposits may not represent the final amount due.
General Case Search vs Certified Franklin County Probate Records
Franklin County Guardianship and Conservatorship Help
Adult guardianship
Current filing cost starts at $189, with additional costs possible.
Minor guardianship
Current minor guardianship application cost is $114.
Use current forms
Verify notice, consent, hearing, bond and supporting-document requirements.
Franklin County Marriage License and Certified Marriage Records
License fee
$65
Location
373 South High Street, 23rd Floor.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Phone
614-525-3108.
Franklin County Probate Court Address and Phone
Franklin County Probate Court
373 South High Street
22nd Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-6311
Phone: 614-525-3894
Email: probate@franklincountyohio.gov
Useful departments
- Certified Records: 614-525-3899
- Guardianship: 614-525-3894
- Marriage: 614-525-3108
- Name Change: 614-525-5362
Official Franklin County Probate Court Links
Franklin County Probate Court Ohio FAQs
Where is Franklin County Probate Court located?
373 South High Street, 22nd Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215-6311.
What is the Franklin County Probate Court phone number?
The main phone number is 614-525-3894.
What are Franklin County Probate Court hours?
General hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., except legal holidays.
How do I search Franklin County probate cases?
Use the official General Case Search.
How current is the case search?
The court says records are current as of the previous day.
Is e-Filing required?
Franklin County Probate Court states that e-Filing is mandatory unless otherwise ordered.
How much are certified copies?
Current information lists certified court-document copies at $1 per page.
How much is full estate administration?
The court lists a $125 minimum deposit and $250 recommended deposit.
Should I use old saved forms?
No. Use the current Franklin County Probate Court Forms page because forms can change.
Can court staff give legal advice?
No. Court employees cannot provide legal advice.
Independent Guide Disclaimer
ProbateCourtUSA.org is an independent informational website. It is not Franklin County Probate Court, Franklin County Government, the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, a government agency, law firm or official filing service.
Verify current forms, costs, filing procedures and deadlines directly with Franklin County Probate Court before taking action.