Court Information

The Franklin County Probate Court has jurisdiction over the following types of cases:

Administration of Estates
Guardianships
Trusts
Civil Litigation on Probate matters
Adoptions
Civil Commitment for Mental Illness
Birth Certificates (delayed birth registration, birth certificate corrections, gender marker change)
Name Change
Marriage Licenses

The jurisdiction of the Probate Court is defined in Ohio Revised Code § 2101.24.

Please review the Franklin County Probate Court Local Rules & Administrative Orders.

Court Costs

General information about court costs and accepted payment methods.

Court Hours

General information about court hours, including when the court is open to the public and available for services.

Courthouse Directions

Information on how to find the courthouse, including directions and available parking options.

This section provides informational pamphlets designed to help you understand common Probate Court processes, requirements, and available resources. These materials offer general guidance to assist the public in preparing for and navigating court-related matters.

Mission Statement

A description of the Franklin County Probate Court's mission statement.

Court Information

Court Costs

Court Hours

Courthouse Directions

Court Pamphlets

Mission Statement