About Waiver and Consent of Next of Kin, Legatees, and Devisees of Appointment of Commissioner
To allow heirs, legatees, and devisees to waive notice of a hearing and consent to the appointment of a commissioner to open and inventory a decedent's safe deposit box.
When you'd use it: When the personal representative needs to open a safe deposit box and seeks to appoint a commissioner without requiring formal notice to all interested parties.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Waiver and Consent of Next of Kin, Legatees, and Devisees of Appointment of Commissioner 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:
Source: probate.cuyahogacounty.gov
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Waiver and Consent of Next of Kin, Legatees, and Devisees of Appointment of Commissioner in Ohio
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Waiver and Consent of Next of Kin, Legatees, and Devisees of Appointment of Commissioner (FORM - 6.4C) when when the personal representative needs to open a safe deposit box and seeks to appoint a commissioner without requiring formal notice to all interested parties. 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 Waiver and Consent of Next of Kin, Legatees, and Devisees of Appointment of Commissioner 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 Waiver and Consent of Next of Kin, Legatees, and Devisees of Appointment of Commissioner 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).