Guardianship | Franklin County Probate Court
373 South High Street, 22nd Floor, Columbus, OH 43215
Yes..
Eligibility
Anyone.
Required documents
Vary based on service.
Hours
Probate court: Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm. Cashier closes at 4:30 pm.
(614) 525-3898
Voice
Application process
Telephone. Email. Website.
Certified Records, Birth Certificate Corrections/Delayed Birth Registration: call 614-525-3899
Fees
Vary based on service.
Service area
Franklin County, Ohio
Handles adoption cases, name changes, wills and estate administration and civil litigation. Appoints legal guardians to youth, indigent adults and estates. Provides copies of documents involving the court. Handles personal injury settlements for minors. Makes birth certificate corrections.
Last assured
10/28/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Franklin County Probate Court
The Franklin County Probate Court handles administration of estates, guardianship, marriage license, adoptions, name changes, and birth certificate corrections, gender marker changes, delayed births, involuntary civil commitments, and civil litigation related to probate cases.