Ohio Legal Costs & Filing Information
Verified filing fees, courts and requirements for common legal processes in Ohio. Every figure links to the official source it came from, with the date it was last checked.
Divorce in Ohio
- Filing fee (deposit):
- $200–$400
- Waiting period:
- None for divorce
- Residency requirement:
- 6 months in Ohio
- Where to file:
- Court of Common Pleas — Domestic Relations
Verified 2026-08-24
Small Claims in Ohio
- Claim limit:
- $6,000
- Filing fee:
- ≈$25–$100
- Attorneys:
- Allowed (not required)
- Court:
- Small Claims Division — Municipal or County Court
Verified 2026-08-24
Probate in Ohio
- Probate cost deposit:
- ≈$200–$300
- Release from administration:
- ≤ $35,000 — or ≤ $100,000 to surviving spouse
- Executor compensation:
- Statutory: 4% / 3% / 2%
- Where filed:
- Probate Court (each county)
Verified 2026-08-24
Name Change in Ohio
- Filing fee (deposit):
- ≈$100–$300
- Publication:
- Yes — once, ≥30 days before hearing
- Fingerprints:
- No statewide mandate
- Court:
- Probate Court
Verified 2026-08-24
Bankruptcy in Ohio
- Chapter 7 filing fee:
- $338
- Chapter 13 filing fee:
- $313
- Federal districts in Ohio:
- 2
- Fee waiver (Ch. 7 only):
- Income < 150% of poverty line
Verified 2026-08-24
Ohio official resources
- The Supreme Court of Ohio & Ohio Judicial System — the state court system
- Ohio Legal Help — official self-help resources and forms
LawLintel provides general legal information, not legal advice. Laws, rules, procedures and fees change and can depend on your specific facts and county. Verify important information with the applicable court or a qualified attorney before acting.