Estate Planning & Probate in Delaware, Ohio
There are two reasons people look up Delaware County probate: to keep a family out of it, or to get a loved one's estate through it. Start with your situation below; both paths use Delaware County's actual court and recording details.
Someone died — settling an estate
Filing probate at the Probate Court, what it costs, transferring property, and local attorneys.
What to do when someone dies in Delaware County→Planning ahead as a property owner
Keep a Delaware County home out of probate with a transfer-on-death deed or a living trust.
Estate planning in Delaware County→The Probate Process in Delaware 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 Delaware, probate runs through the Probate Court at 145 N. Union St., 3rd Fl., Delaware. Delaware County runs probate e-filing through court.co.delaware.oh.us, its own system rather than a shared statewide portal.
Full Delaware Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Probate Court
Delaware County
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
County Recorder
Delaware County
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E-recording
$34 for the first 2 pages plus $8 for each page beyond 2; a 2-page TOD deed records for $34; TOD deeds are exempt from transfer tax.
Full recording details →Verified September 8, 2026 · Source
Local Procedures at the Probate Court
For new cases, marriage license requests, or any business involving a filing fee, arrive at the filing desk by 4:00 PM to allow time to clear building security.
Ohio Estate Planning Articles
Articles about estate planning, probate, and trusts relevant to families in Delaware County.
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