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Probate Court

The Court will be CLOSED
Monday, December 2, 2024,
due to inclement weather

A Message from Judge Mark J. Bartolotta

As Probate Judge, I welcome you to the Lake County Probate Court Website.
This website provides the residents of Lake County with General Probate Court information,
online probate forms, and a search engine for probate cases. 

We are dedicated to serving our citizens fairly, respectfully, and compassionately.

My staff and I look forward to serving you!


Office Hours 

Monday – Friday 
8:00am – 4:30pm 

*Closed on all major holidays observed
by the County

Closed


Monday, October 14, 2024
In observance of the Columbus Day Holiday

Monday, November 11, 2024
In observance of the Veteran’s Day Holiday

Thursday, November 28, 2024 and
Friday, November 29, 2024
In observance of the Thanksgiving Day Holiday

Tuesday, December 24, 2024
In observance of the Christmas Eve Holiday

Wednesday, December 25, 2024
In observance of the Christmas Day Holiday

Wednesday, January 1, 2025
In observance of the New Year’s Day Holiday


Marriage Department

Marriage License Are By Appointment Only

#440-350-2326

For information on how to obtain a certified copy of your marriage record, please click here.



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Probate Court Resources

NameJob TitlePhoneEmail
Advey, Kristine440-350-2830[email protected]
Black, Laura440-350-2834[email protected]
Cline, Mary440-350-2232[email protected]
Corbin, Teresa440-350-2168 Ext. 2168[email protected]
Garvin, Lisa440-440-2626[email protected]
Gibaldi, Christine440-350-2626[email protected]
Hibbert, Nicole440-350-2833[email protected]
Kleps, Catherine440-350-2627[email protected]
Lynch, TJ440-350-2229[email protected]
Murray, Kristy440-350-2630[email protected]
Location NameAddressCityZipcodeWebsitePhone
Probate Court25 North Park Place Lake County Courthouse, West AnnexPainesville44077https://www.lakecountyohio.gov/probate-court/440-350-2626