Quick answer: Arizona probate filing fees are set by each county's Superior Court and typically run $250–$400. Maricopa County (Phoenix) is at the higher end; smaller counties are lower. Publication of the creditor notice and certified copies add smaller amounts.
Why Arizona filing fees vary by county
Arizona probate is filed with the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county where the person lived. Each of Arizona's 15 counties sets its own fee schedule (approved with the Arizona Supreme Court), so Maricopa (Phoenix), Pima (Tucson) and Pinal each differ slightly. The fee rules for the personal representative and attorney are statewide — only the court filing fee moves.
| County (main city) | Typical probate filing fee |
|---|---|
| Maricopa (Phoenix) | ~$340–$360 |
| Pima (Tucson) | ~$320–$340 |
| Pinal | ~$310–$330 |
| Yavapai | ~$300–$320 |
| Mohave | ~$290–$310 |
| Other Arizona counties | $250–$400 |
Typical ranges; each county sets and updates its own schedule, and Maricopa's may change annually. Confirm the exact fee with the county Clerk of the Superior Court before filing.
Other court-related costs
- Notice to creditors — published once a week for three consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation; roughly $80–$150.
- Certified copies — Letters of Personal Representative (needed by banks, brokerages, the MVD and recorders) cost a few dollars each.
- Bond — the court may require a surety bond; premiums run 0.5%–1% of the bond amount.
Where filing fees sit in the total
Filing fees are the smallest part of Arizona probate — the personal representative and attorney fees dominate, and even those are lower than in percentage-fee states. See the whole picture in the Arizona probate cost breakdown, learn about attorney fees, or estimate your total with the Arizona probate cost calculator.