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Probate court for Hamilton County, Tennessee

Chancery Court for Hamilton County

Call 423-209-6615
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Quick facts

Court
Chancery Court for Hamilton CountyIn most Tennessee counties the chancery court hears probate, but some counties give it to another court by local law; the county clerk can confirm.
Address
625 Georgia Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Phone
423-209-6615
Fax
423-209-6601
Email
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Hours
  • Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Website
Official court website

Court details last updated . Court name from Tennessee State Courts.

Filing fees

Probate filing fees
What you fileFee
Full Probate~$350

As listed on the court's website, last checked . Fees change; confirm the amount with the clerk before you file or on the court's website.

What to bring

What Tennessee courts usually ask for when you open an estate with a will. Your county may ask for a little more or less, so check with the clerk first.

  • A copy of the death certificate.
  • Petition for Letters Testamentary With Will.
  • The original will and all original codicils.
  • An affidavit of subscribing witnesses.
  • A statement and oath of the personal representative.
  • A cost bond, an executor's bond unless waived, and the filing fee.

Source: Knox County Chancery Court, checked October 2026. General information, not legal advice.

Forms

Tennessee probate forms to download

2 PDFs.

  • A guide for clerks serving courts with probate jurisdictionTennessee Administrative Office of the CourtsPDF
  • RULES OF THE PROBATE COURT OF SHELBY COUNTY, ...Tennessee Administrative Office of the CourtsPDF

Federal forms an executor may need, such as IRS Form 56 or Social Security and VA forms, are on the federal forms page.

Probate in Tennessee

Simple probate
6-12 months
Complex estate
12-24 months
Small estate limit
$50,000

State-level figures from our Tennessee probate guide. General information, not legal advice.

Common questions

Where do I file probate in Hamilton County, Tennessee?

File with the Chancery Court for Hamilton County at 625 Georgia Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37402. The court's phone number is 423-209-6615.

How much does it cost to file probate in Hamilton County?

The fees we have on record for the Chancery Court for Hamilton County are: Full Probate: ~$350. Other fees may apply; confirm the current amounts with the clerk before you file.

When is the Chancery Court for Hamilton County open?

Listed office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

How long does probate take in Tennessee?

A simple probate in Tennessee usually takes about 6-12 months. A complex estate can take 12-24 months.

Is there a small estate option in Tennessee?

In Tennessee, the small estate administration (limited letters) has a limit of $50,000 (Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 30-4-101 to 30-4-104). It can be used 45 days after the death. The small estate procedure covers personal property only. The limited letters state that no real property is at issue.

Where can I get probate forms for Hamilton County?

This page links 2 Tennessee probate forms you can download as PDFs, listed under Forms.

Judges and officers

  • Ralph Winkler

Notes

All filings and Marriage License Applications must be submitted by 3:45 PM. The Hamilton County court system is divided into five courts: Chancery, Sessions, Criminal, Circuit, and Juvenile.

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