About Certificate of Service of Notice of Probate of Will
Certifies that all persons entitled to notice of probate of a will have either waived notice, received notice, or cannot be located.
When you'd use it: File after notice of probate has been served or waived by all entitled parties, as required by Ohio Revised Code 2107.19(A)(3).
Where to get the official form
The official version of Certificate of Service of Notice of Probate of Will is published as a PDF by the Ohio 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: supremecourt.ohio.gov
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Certificate of Service of Notice of Probate of Will in Ohio
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Certificate of Service of Notice of Probate of Will (2.4) when file after notice of probate has been served or waived by all entitled parties, as required by Ohio Revised Code 2107.19(A)(3). Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Ohio 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 Certificate of Service of Notice of Probate of Will 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 Certificate of Service of Notice of Probate of Will to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Ohio county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).