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Beaver County, OK Probate Information
Quick facts
| Item | Beaver County information |
|---|---|
| Court | District Court of Beaver County |
| Filing office | Beaver County Court Clerk |
| Courthouse address | Beaver County Courthouse, 111 West 2nd Street, Beaver, OK 73932 |
| Mailing address | P.O. Box 237, Beaver, OK 73932-0237 |
| Phone | (580) 625-3191 |
| Fax | (580) 625-2247, as listed by ODCR. Call before sending time-sensitive papers. |
| Hours | Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. OSCN and OKLaw list that schedule. ODCR lists a 9:00 a.m. opening, so call the clerk before traveling early in the day. |
| Filing fee | $135.00 probate and guardianship flat fee under 28 O.S. § 152(A)(3), effective November 1, 2025, plus statutory add-ons, including the $7.00 Dispute Resolution System cost under 12 O.S. § 1809(A), current August 2026. Confirm the current amount with the court clerk before filing. |
| Local forms | No Beaver County local probate packet or checklist is published for download. The First Judicial District has local rules on file with OSCN, so call the court clerk about current counter requirements. |
| E-filing | Beaver County is not one of Oklahoma's thirteen e-filing counties. Probate filings are made on paper at the courthouse or by mail, and a new probate case cannot be opened electronically anywhere in Oklahoma. |
| Case search | ODCR, with Beaver County online coverage listed from June 5, 1997. |
| Remote appearance | Oklahoma permits videoconferencing in district courts, but use in a particular hearing is up to the presiding judge under Rule 34. Ask the court clerk when the hearing is set. |
| Website | The Beaver County Court Clerk does not publish a separate county website. The Oklahoma State Courts Network Beaver County profile lists the courthouse address, phone and hours. |
Before you begin — know the assets and liabilities
Before you file in Beaver County, make a practical inventory of the estate: real property, mineral interests, vehicles, bank accounts, debts, taxes, beneficiary designations and any transfer-on-death deed. Oklahoma venue depends on the decedent's residence and property, so the asset list shapes whether the Beaver County courthouse is the right filing point and whether a court case is needed at all.
Sunset can help with estate settlement by searching more than 2,300 financial institutions for accounts and assets, organizing what belongs in probate, and preparing the information a local attorney or the Beaver County Court Clerk will need.
Which court handles jurisdiction
Probate for Beaver County is filed with the Beaver County Court Clerk at the courthouse in Beaver, in the District Court of Beaver County, which sits in Oklahoma's First Judicial District together with Cimarron, Texas and Harper counties. That shared judicial district does not move a Beaver County filing to Boise City, Guymon or Buffalo.
Oklahoma venue is in the district court for the county where an Oklahoma resident decedent lived at death. For a nonresident decedent, Oklahoma uses the sequence in 58 O.S. § 5(2), starting with the county where the decedent died leaving an estate, then a county where Oklahoma property is located when the statute's conditions are met.
The jurisdiction process
- Gather the death certificate, the original will if there is one, and a list of assets, debts, real property, mineral interests and non-probate transfers.
- Decide the right Oklahoma path before you file. Some assets may pass by beneficiary designation, joint tenancy, transfer-on-death deed or a small estate affidavit under 58 O.S. § 393. Other estates may need summary administration under 58 O.S. § 245 or a regular probate, with a possible later request to dispense with regular proceedings under 58 O.S. § 241.
- Prepare the petition, the civil cover sheet and any proposed orders or notices required for the type of case. If trust or restricted land may be involved, contact counsel or Oklahoma Indian Legal Services before filing.
- File the paper petition with the Beaver County Court Clerk at 111 West 2nd Street in Beaver, or mail it to P.O. Box 237, Beaver, OK 73932-0237. Pay the $135.00 probate and guardianship flat fee under 28 O.S. § 152(A)(3), effective November 1, 2025, plus statutory add-ons, including the $7.00 Dispute Resolution System cost under 12 O.S. § 1809(A), current August 2026.
- The court sets a noticed hearing. Give notice to heirs, devisees, legatees and other interested persons as Oklahoma law requires.
- At the hearing, the district judge decides whether to admit the will, appoint the personal representative, and issue letters testamentary or letters of administration.
- After letters issue, the personal representative inventories estate property, manages assets, and publishes and mails notice to creditors. The notice states a presentment date, and claims not presented as required are barred forever under 58 O.S. § 333.
- If estate property must be sold, ask the court for the necessary authority before the sale. A proceeding for sale or lease of real or personal property or a mineral interest carries a separate $43.00 charge under 28 O.S. § 152(A)(5), effective November 1, 2025.
- File the final account and petition for distribution, give required notice, and attend the final hearing. After the decree of distribution and discharge is entered, record the decree with the county clerk of every county where the decedent owned land, including Beaver County land when applicable (58 O.S. § 711).
Forms and documents
Probate forms in Beaver County
No Beaver County local probate packet or checklist is published for download. Oklahoma has a civil cover sheet used in district court filings, but there is not a statewide petition packet for every probate step.
The First Judicial District has local rules on file with OSCN. Because this page does not state a Beaver-specific form requirement from those rules, call the Beaver County Court Clerk at (580) 625-3191 before mailing a petition or traveling to the courthouse.
Local nuance
Beaver County-specific considerations
| Local point | What it means in Beaver County |
|---|---|
| Shared judicial district | Beaver County shares Oklahoma's First Judicial District with Cimarron, Texas and Harper counties, but a Beaver County case is filed in Beaver. |
| ODCR records | Beaver County cases are searched through ODCR, which lists online coverage beginning June 5, 1997. |
| Hours conflict | OSCN and OKLaw list 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ODCR lists 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call before relying on the earlier opening time. |
| Local rules | The First Judicial District has local rules on file with OSCN. Do not assume a Beaver-specific probate docket day, telephone practice or video practice without checking with the court clerk. |
Recent updates
| Date | Update |
|---|---|
| August 12, 2026 | Oklahoma's summary administration ceiling is $300,000 under 58 O.S. § 245, effective August 12, 2026, after Laws 2026, HB 2650. |
| November 1, 2026 | Changes to the combined-notice publication procedure in 58 O.S. § 246 take effect under Laws 2026, HB 4339. |
Page last reviewed: August 2026.
Scenarios
| Situation | Likely Beaver County path | Where Sunset helps |
|---|---|---|
| Surviving spouse with a co-owned home | Check the deed first. Joint tenancy, beneficiary designations or a transfer-on-death deed may move the home or accounts outside probate. If a Beaver County court order is needed, file with the Beaver County Court Clerk in Beaver. | Sunset identifies accounts, deeds and beneficiary transfers so the spouse can separate probate assets from non-probate assets before estate settlement begins. |
| Out-of-state adult child with a small estate | Start by checking whether a small estate affidavit under 58 O.S. § 393 is enough for the assets. If a case is needed, a nonresident personal representative may need an in-county agent under 58 O.S. § 162, and the paper filing goes to Beaver. | Sunset organizes asset information, prepares a probate packet when a court case is needed, and helps the child decide what can be handled remotely with local counsel. |
| Parent settling a predeceased child's estate, home must be sold | A court case is usually needed to obtain letters and authority to sell the home. File in Beaver County if venue belongs there, then record the final decree with the county clerk for any Beaver County land. | Sunset helps collect property, debt and account details, then connects the family with a Beaver County probate attorney for sale authority and closing steps. |
Self-help resources
| Resource | How it helps | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver County Court Clerk | Accepts filings, collects court costs, issues case paperwork and can answer filing-counter questions. The office cannot choose a probate route or draft a petition for you. | 111 West 2nd Street, Beaver, OK 73932. (580) 625-3191. |
| Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma | Free civil legal help for low-income Oklahomans, subject to eligibility and case priorities. Beaver County is served by the Guymon office. | 220 North Main Street, Guymon, OK 73942. Office phone (580) 338-3868. Statewide application line 1-888-534-5243 or 918-428-4357, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays except Friday. |
| Oklahoma Indian Legal Services | Helps with restricted land, trust land, wills clinics and related Native land title issues. It is not a general substitute for a probate attorney. | (405) 943-6457 or 800-658-1497. [email protected]. |
| ODCR | Searches Beaver County district court docket information, with online coverage listed from June 5, 1997. | www1.odcr.com |
When to hire an attorney
A Beaver County probate attorney is especially helpful when there is real property or mineral property to sell, a will contest, creditor disputes, trust or restricted land, an out-of-state personal representative, or disagreement among heirs. Sunset connects to a vetted attorney.
How Sunset helps
Find the accounts and assets. Sunset searches more than 2,300 financial institutions and helps families identify the accounts, insurance, retirement assets, real property and debts that shape estate settlement.
Generate the probate packet. Sunset turns the asset and family information into an organized probate packet for the Beaver County filing, including the details a local attorney needs to prepare the petition, notices and proposed orders.
Find a local probate attorney. When a Beaver County estate settlement needs court filings, sale authority, creditor work or a hearing, Sunset can connect the family with a vetted Oklahoma probate attorney.
Sunset is free for families. Families can use Sunset to organize the estate, find assets and understand next steps without paying Sunset for the core estate settlement support.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I file probate in Beaver County?
File with the Beaver County Court Clerk at the Beaver County Courthouse, 111 West 2nd Street, Beaver, OK 73932. Mail can be sent to P.O. Box 237, Beaver, OK 73932-0237.
Does Beaver County share a court with Texas County?
Beaver County shares Oklahoma's First Judicial District with Cimarron, Texas and Harper counties, but a Beaver County probate case is filed in Beaver. Texas County is a different Oklahoma county with its courthouse in Guymon.
Can I e-file a Beaver County probate case?
No. Beaver County is not one of Oklahoma's thirteen e-filing counties. Probate filings are made on paper at the courthouse or by mail, and a new probate case cannot be opened electronically anywhere in Oklahoma.
How do I look up a Beaver County probate case?
Use ODCR at www1.odcr.com. ODCR lists Beaver County online coverage from June 5, 1997.
What are the Beaver County Court Clerk's hours?
OSCN and OKLaw list 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. ODCR lists a 9:00 a.m. opening, so call (580) 625-3191 before relying on the earlier opening time.
Does Beaver County publish local probate forms?
No Beaver County local probate packet or checklist is published for download. The First Judicial District has local rules on file with OSCN, so call the court clerk before filing to ask what the counter currently wants.
What is the filing fee for probate in Beaver County?
The statutory probate and guardianship flat fee is $135.00 under 28 O.S. § 152(A)(3), effective November 1, 2025, plus statutory add-ons, including the $7.00 Dispute Resolution System cost under 12 O.S. § 1809(A), current August 2026. Confirm the current amount with the Beaver County Court Clerk.
Can I appear remotely for a Beaver County probate hearing?
Oklahoma district courts may use videoconferencing, but the presiding judge decides under Rule 34. Ask the Beaver County Court Clerk about the judge's instructions when the hearing is set.
Do I have to travel to Beaver for probate?
Plan for a paper filing and at least one noticed hearing. Depending on the judge's instructions, your lawyer may be able to handle routine filings and ask about videoconferencing under Rule 34, but do not assume a remote appearance until the court gives instructions.
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Thank you to the thousands of families who have trusted Sunset to help settle their loved ones' estates. This page is shaped by the questions they actually asked and the obstacles they actually hit — and that hard-won experience is what keeps it accurate, current, and genuinely useful to the families who come next.