About Waiver of Service to Surviving Spouse of the Citation to Elect
A waiver by a decedent's surviving spouse of service of the citation to elect, acknowledging receipt of the Summary of General Rights of Surviving Spouse.
When you'd use it: Used when a surviving spouse of a decedent chooses to waive service of the citation to elect in an Ohio estate, as described in the form's own text.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Waiver of Service to Surviving Spouse of the Citation to Elect 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: November 5, 2026
How to file Waiver of Service to Surviving Spouse of the Citation to Elect in Ohio
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Waiver of Service to Surviving Spouse of the Citation to Elect (Form 8.6) when used when a surviving spouse of a decedent chooses to waive service of the citation to elect in an Ohio estate, as described in the form's own text. 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 of Service to Surviving Spouse of the Citation to Elect 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 of Service to Surviving Spouse of the Citation to Elect 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).