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Greer County, OK Probate Information
Quick facts
| Item | Greer County information |
|---|---|
| Court | District Court of Greer County |
| Courthouse address | Greer County Courthouse, 106 East Jefferson, Mangum, OK 73554 |
| Mailing address | P.O. Box 216, Mangum, OK 73554-0216 |
| Phone | (580) 782-3665 |
| Fax | (580) 782-4026 |
| Hours | Weekday counter hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. No lunch closure or filing cutoff is published, so call before you travel. |
| Filing fee | $135.00 probate and guardianship flat fee, effective November 1, 2025, under 28 O.S. § 152(A)(3), plus statutory add-ons, including the $7.00 Dispute Resolution cost under 12 O.S. § 1809(A), current as reviewed August 2026. Confirm the current amount with the Greer County Court Clerk. |
| Local forms | No Greer County local probate forms, cover sheet or checklist are published. |
| E-filing | Greer County is not one of Oklahoma's e-filing counties. File on paper. A new Oklahoma probate case cannot be opened electronically. |
| Case search | Greer County dockets are searched through ODCR. Online coverage for Greer County begins August 6, 2002. |
| Remote appearance | Oklahoma allows videoconferencing in district courts, but the presiding judge decides under Rule 34. Ask the Greer County Court Clerk when the hearing is set. |
| Website | The Greer County Court Clerk does not publish a separate county website. The Oklahoma State Courts Network Greer County profile lists the courthouse address, phone and hours. |
Before you begin — know the assets and liabilities
Before you file anything in Mangum, identify the probate assets, debts, beneficiary designations, jointly owned property, transfer-on-death deed issues and any real property that may need a court order before sale. That asset map determines whether the family needs a court case, a no-court affidavit under Oklahoma law, or another estate settlement path.
Sunset can help you search more than 2,300 financial institutions for accounts and assets, organize liabilities, and prepare a practical next-step plan before you contact the Greer County Court Clerk or a local attorney.
Which court handles jurisdiction
Probate for Greer County is filed with the Greer County Court Clerk at the Greer County Courthouse, 106 East Jefferson, Mangum, Oklahoma. The case is in the District Court of Greer County, which sits in Oklahoma's Third Judicial District together with Kiowa, Jackson, Tillman and Harmon counties (20 O.S. § 92.4).
Sharing a judicial district does not move the filing to another county. If the decedent was a Greer County resident at death, venue is in Greer County regardless of where the death occurred. For a nonresident decedent, Oklahoma's venue sequence starts with the county where the decedent died leaving an estate, then a county where Oklahoma property is located, as provided in 58 O.S. § 5.
The jurisdiction process
- Gather the death certificate, the original will if there is one, deeds, account statements, creditor information and a list of heirs and devisees before choosing the Greer County filing path.
- Decide whether the estate can be handled outside a court case, through summary administration, through regular probate, or through a regular case in which the court later dispenses with parts of the process after the inventory. The small estate affidavit under 58 O.S. § 393 is presented to the holder of property, not filed with the court clerk.
- Prepare the petition, the statewide civil cover sheet, proposed orders, notice documents and any will-related papers required by Title 58. Greer County does not publish a local probate packet.
- File the paper petition with the Greer County Court Clerk at 106 East Jefferson in Mangum and pay the filing fee. The probate and guardianship flat fee is $135.00, effective November 1, 2025, under 28 O.S. § 152(A)(3), plus statutory add-ons, including the $7.00 Dispute Resolution cost under 12 O.S. § 1809(A), current as reviewed August 2026.
- Obtain a hearing date and give the required notice. Oklahoma probate is decided by a district judge after notice and hearing, and the court clerk does not admit the will or appoint the personal representative.
- Attend the hearing in the District Court of Greer County. If a remote appearance or testimony by videoconferencing is needed, request it under 20 O.S. § 130 and Rule 34 before relying on it.
- After the judge appoints the personal representative, obtain letters testamentary, letters of administration or letters of administration with will annexed, depending on the case.
- Administer the estate by collecting assets, preparing the inventory, publishing and mailing notice to creditors, reviewing claims, and handling any sale of property that requires court approval.
- Use the notice to creditors to set the presentment date. Claims not presented by the date in the notice are barred forever under 58 O.S. § 333.
- File the final account, petition for distribution and proposed decree, give notice, attend the final hearing, and obtain the decree of distribution and discharge.
- If the decree affects Greer County land, record the decree with the Greer County Clerk after the probate case closes. If land is in another Oklahoma county, record the decree in that county as well.
Forms and documents
Probate forms in Greer County
Greer County does not publish local probate forms, a local probate cover sheet or a probate checklist. No local rules for Oklahoma's Third Judicial District are published on the Oklahoma Supreme Court Network.
Plan to use the statewide civil cover sheet and lawyer-drafted pleadings that match the Oklahoma probate route you are using. Call the Greer County Court Clerk before filing to ask about current counter requirements, copies and payment methods.
Local nuance
Greer County-specific considerations
| Local point | What it means in Greer County |
|---|---|
| Judicial district | Greer County is in Oklahoma's Third Judicial District with Kiowa, Jackson, Tillman and Harmon counties (20 O.S. § 92.4). The statute provides for one district judge elected at large across those counties, but Greer County probate filings stay in Mangum. |
| Online docket system | Greer County uses ODCR for public docket lookup, not OSCN docket search. ODCR lists Greer County online coverage beginning August 6, 2002. |
| Courthouse address | Use the numbered courthouse address, Greer County Courthouse, 106 East Jefferson, Mangum, OK 73554, for paper filings and in-person hearings. |
Recent updates
| Date | Update |
|---|---|
| August 12, 2026 | Oklahoma's summary administration ceiling increased to $300,000 under 58 O.S. § 245, effective August 12, 2026, by Laws 2026, HB 2650. |
| November 1, 2026 | A change to the summary administration combined-notice publication procedure takes effect under 58 O.S. § 246, Laws 2026, HB 4339. |
Page last reviewed: August 2026.
Scenarios
| Situation | Likely Greer County path | Where Sunset helps |
|---|---|---|
| Surviving spouse with a co-owned home | Start by checking the deed, beneficiary designations and any transfer-on-death deed. If the home passes outside probate, a full Greer County probate case may not be needed for that asset. If court authority is needed, file with the Greer County Court Clerk in Mangum. | Sunset helps identify titled assets, locate accounts, and organize the deed and ownership questions before you choose an estate settlement path. |
| Out-of-state adult child with a small estate | If the estate fits Oklahoma's small estate affidavit under 58 O.S. § 393, the affidavit is presented to the property holder rather than filed in Mangum. If a court case is needed, a nonresident personal representative can serve after appointing an in-county agent under 58 O.S. § 162. | Sunset helps sort account values, debts and non-probate transfers so you know whether a Greer County filing is needed. |
| Parent settling a predeceased child's estate, home must be sold | A court case in the District Court of Greer County may be needed to appoint a personal representative, obtain letters, and seek authority for the sale. A probate sale or lease proceeding carries a separate $43.00 charge, effective November 1, 2025, under 28 O.S. § 152(A)(5). | Sunset helps build the asset inventory, prepare the probate packet, and connect the family with a local attorney for the sale and closing steps. |
Self-help resources
| Resource | How it helps | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Greer County Court Clerk | Accepts probate filings, collects filing fees, issues file-stamped copies and provides hearing logistics. The court clerk cannot give legal advice or choose the right filing path for you. | Greer County Courthouse, 106 East Jefferson, Mangum, OK 73554. Phone: (580) 782-3665. |
| Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. | Provides free civil legal help for low-income Oklahomans, subject to eligibility and case priorities. Do not rely on legal aid as guaranteed probate representation. | Statewide application line: 1-888-534-5243. Altus office serving Greer County: 3000 North Main Street, Suite 500, Altus, OK 73521, phone 580-482-7431. Application line hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday. |
| Oklahoma Indian Legal Services | Helps with restricted and trust land issues, wills clinics and protecting Indian land and mineral interests. Property held in trust or under federal restriction may not be settled in the ordinary county case. | (405) 943-6457 or 800-658-1497. |
| ODCR | Provides public docket lookup for Greer County district court cases. Greer County online coverage begins August 6, 2002. | Search Greer County on ODCR. |
When to hire an attorney
A Greer County probate attorney makes sense when there is real property to sell, a contested will, creditor issues, heirs who disagree, a nonresident personal representative, restricted or trust land, or uncertainty about whether probate is needed at all. Sunset connects families with a vetted attorney.
How Sunset helps
Find the accounts and assets. Sunset searches more than 2,300 financial institutions, helps identify accounts, and organizes the asset picture so the family can choose the right estate settlement path in Greer County.
Generate the probate packet. Sunset turns the information you provide into a structured probate packet that can be reviewed by counsel and filed with the Greer County Court Clerk when a court case is needed.
Find a local probate attorney. When a sale, dispute, creditor problem or restricted-land issue calls for legal help, Sunset connects the family with a vetted Oklahoma probate attorney.
Sunset is free for families. Families can use Sunset to organize estate settlement tasks, track assets and move from uncertainty to a clear filing plan without paying Sunset a fee.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I file probate in Greer County?
File with the Greer County Court Clerk at the Greer County Courthouse, 106 East Jefferson, Mangum, OK 73554. The case is in the District Court of Greer County.
Is Greer County in the Second or Third Judicial District?
Greer County is in Oklahoma's Third Judicial District with Kiowa, Jackson, Tillman and Harmon counties (20 O.S. § 92.4). The filing still stays at the Greer County courthouse in Mangum.
Can I e-file a Greer County probate case?
No. Greer County is not one of Oklahoma's e-filing counties, and a new Oklahoma probate case cannot be opened electronically in any county. File the petition on paper with the Greer County Court Clerk.
How do I look up a Greer County probate case?
Use ODCR for Greer County docket lookup. ODCR lists Greer County online coverage beginning August 6, 2002.
Does Greer County publish probate forms?
No local Greer County probate forms, cover sheet or checklist are published. Use the statewide civil cover sheet and pleadings prepared for the Oklahoma probate route you are using.
What is the Greer County probate filing fee?
The probate and guardianship flat fee is $135.00, effective November 1, 2025, under 28 O.S. § 152(A)(3), plus statutory add-ons, including the $7.00 Dispute Resolution cost under 12 O.S. § 1809(A), current as reviewed August 2026. Call the Greer County Court Clerk to confirm the current amount before filing.
Will there be a hearing in Greer County probate?
Yes. Oklahoma probate filings are handled with notice and a hearing before a district judge. The court clerk accepts the filing and collects the fee, but the judge decides whether to admit a will and issue letters.
Can I appear remotely for a Greer County probate hearing?
Possibly, but not automatically. Oklahoma authorizes videoconferencing in district courts under 20 O.S. § 130, and the presiding judge has discretion under Rule 34. Ask the Greer County Court Clerk about the judge's procedure when the hearing is set.
Do I have to travel to Mangum if I live out of state?
You may need to travel for a hearing unless the judge permits a remote appearance. A nonresident personal representative can serve in Oklahoma, but must appoint an agent residing in the county where appointed under 58 O.S. § 162.
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