About Order of Summary Administration
The clerk's order of summary administration (N.C.G.S. § 28A-28-3).
When you'd use it: Entered by the Clerk of Superior Court when a summary administration petition complies.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Order of Summary Administration is published as a PDF by the North Carolina courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
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Source: nccourts.gov
Link last checked: November 12, 2026
How to file Order of Summary Administration in North Carolina
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Order of Summary Administration (AOC-E-904M) when entered by the Clerk of Superior Court when a summary administration petition complies. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — North Carolina probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Order of Summary Administration carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Order of Summary Administration to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the North Carolina county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).