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Home ▸ Departments ▸ Probate Court

Public Records Requests

Public Record Search and Requests

Online Records
The public may review case information and docket entries through the Probate Court’s online record search at:
https://phoenix.lakecountyohio.gov/jwprobate

Requesting Specific Documents
Most images are now available online for Estate cases and Release from Administration cases. When viewing these case types, locate the docket entry with the image you need and click the image button to display the digitized document(s), if available. Please note that not all documents are available through the online record search. For documents not viewable online, you may request copies by emailing: [email protected]

For all other case types, specific documents may also be requested by emailing:
[email protected]

Please include enough detail for the Court to locate the document, such as:
• Case number
• Docket date
• Docket description

A clerk will respond by email with the requested document(s). There is no charge for documents sent by email.

In‑Person Review and Copies
Most cases may also be reviewed in person at the Court. Clerks can provide hard copies of case files upon request. The public is welcome to look through case files and obtain copies as needed.

Copy Fees
• Hard‑copy public records: $0.10 per page
• Requesters may be required to pay in advance for copying costs
• If mailed, requesters may be charged the actual cost of postage, mailing supplies, or other delivery expenses