Estate Planning & Probate in Warren County, Kentucky

Most Warren County estate questions come down to one fork: avoid probate before a death, or work through it after one. This page points you to the right path—planning ahead, or settling an estate at the District Court.

The Probate Process in Warren County

Probate is the court-supervised process of settling someone's estate after they die — validating the will, paying debts and taxes, and transferring what's left to the heirs. In Warren County, probate runs through the District Court at 1001 Center St., Suite 102, Bowling Green. The court sits in the 8th Judicial Circuit. Warren County shares the 8th Judicial Circuit with Edmonson.

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Probate Court Record

District Court

Warren County · 8th Judicial Circuit

Address

1001 Center St., Suite 102Bowling Green, KY 42101

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Paper filing availableE-filing optional
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents

Recording Office Record

County Clerk

Warren County

Address

429 E. 10th St., Suite 100Bowling Green, KY 42101Mailing: P.O. Box 478, Bowling Green, KY 42102

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

E-recording

Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Hopdox, Indecomm
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$46 for the first 5 pages plus $3 for each page beyond 5; transfer tax may need separate review.

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Verified September 4, 2026 · Source

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