Knox County Probate Court
Maine
In Knox County, Maine, you file a probate case with the Knox County probate court at 62 Union Street, Rockland, ME 04841. You can reach the court at 207-594-0427. Below you'll find 22 filing fees, 6 downloadable Maine probate forms and the office hours.
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Filing Fees
Knox County, Maine
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estates up to $10,000 | $40 |
| Estates $10,001 - $20,000 | $60 |
| Estates $20,001 - $30,000 | $75 |
| Estates $30,001 to $40,000 | $95 |
| Estates $50,001 to $75,000 | $190 |
| Estates $75,001 to $100,000 | $250 |
| Estates $100,001 to $150,000 | $325 |
| Estates $150,001 to $200,000 | $375 |
| Estates $200,001 to $250,000 | $450 |
| Estates $250,001 to $300,000 | $500 |
| Estates $300,001 to $400,000 | $575 |
| Estates $400,001 to $500,000 | $625 |
| Estates $500,001 to $750,000 | $700 |
| Estates $750,001 to $1,000,000 | $750 |
| Estates $1,000,001 to $1,500,000 | $875 |
| Estates $1,500,001 to $2,000,000 | $950 |
| Estates More than $2,000,000 | $1,200, and continuing in steps of $250 for every increase in value of $500,000 or part thereof above $2,500,000 |
| Filing a will for no probate | $15 |
| Filing a will to be probated and without an appointment | $20 |
| Each certificate, under seal of the court, of the appointment and qualification of a personal representative, guardian, conservator or trustee | $10 |
| each double certificate | $20 |
| Copies of court records | $1 per page |
Judges & Officers
Probate Forms Library
6 Maine probate forms (plus 44 federal forms).
Federal forms (IRS, SSA, VA) · 44
Probate in Knox County
- Simple probate
- 6-12 months
- Complex estate
- 12-18 months
- Maine small estate limit
- $40,000
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- FuneralUSBurpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home
Rockland, ME · under 1 mi from the court
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Rockland, ME · 2 mi from the court
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Additional Notes
The Probate Court and Registry are located in the County Courthouse on the first floor. Probate Court is held on the first and third Wednesday of each month, and at other times as necessary. The Knox County Probate Office holds records reaching back to 1860, with anything prior filed in either Waldo or Lincoln Counties.
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Common Questions
Where do I file probate in Knox County, Maine?
File with the Knox County probate court at 62 Union Street, Rockland, ME 04841. The court's phone number is 207-594-0427.
How much does it cost to file probate in Knox County?
The fees we have on record for the Knox County probate court are: Estates up to $10,000: $40; Estates $10,001 - $20,000: $60; Estates $20,001 - $30,000: $75; Estates $30,001 to $40,000: $95; Estates $50,001 to $75,000: $190; and Estates $75,001 to $100,000: $250, plus 16 more listed on this page. Other fees may apply; confirm the current amounts with the clerk before you file.
When is the Knox County probate court open?
Listed office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
How long does probate take in Maine?
A simple probate in Maine usually takes about 6-12 months. A complex estate can take 12-18 months.
Is there a small estate option in Maine?
Maine's small estate limit is $40,000. Estates under the limit may be settled with a simpler procedure than full probate; the Maine probate guide explains when it applies.
Where can I get probate forms for Knox County?
This page links 6 Maine probate forms you can download as PDFs, listed under Probate Forms Library.
Probate Attorneys
The closest we list to this court
Jeffrey (Jeff) Jones
Jones, Kuriloff & Sargent, LLC
Ellsworth · 45 mi