New Haven Probate District
The New Haven Probate Court serves the City of New Haven, Connecticut’s second-largest city and home to Yale University. It is District No. 38 in Connecticut’s 54-district probate court system.
Court Information
| Judge | Americo R. Carchia |
| Chief Clerk | Patrizia Clark |
| Address | 200 Orange Street, 1st Floor, P.O. Box 905, New Haven, CT 06504-0905 |
| Phone | (203) 946-4880 |
| Fax | (203) 946-5962 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Towns Served
The New Haven Probate District serves one municipality:
- New Haven
Note that surrounding towns such as West Haven, East Haven, Hamden, and North Haven are served by other probate districts. Use the CT Probate Court District Finder to determine the correct court for your matter.
About This District
New Haven is a city of approximately 134,000 residents in south-central Connecticut, situated on New Haven Harbor. It is the county seat of New Haven County and a major educational, medical, and cultural center. Yale University and Yale-New Haven Hospital are the city’s largest employers.
The New Haven Probate Court handles a high volume of filings across all categories of probate jurisdiction. Estate administrations range from small estate affidavits (PC-212) to complex estates associated with the city’s professional and academic community. The court processes a substantial number of conservatorship petitions, guardianship matters, and commitment proceedings under CGS Section 17a-495 et seq.
Contested children’s matters originating in New Haven are transferred to the New Haven Regional Children’s Probate Court (District No. 55), located at 873 State Street, New Haven.
The court’s office is on the first floor of 200 Orange Street, in the heart of downtown.
How to File
Electronic Filing
The New Haven Probate Court accepts electronic filings through the CT Probate Court eFiling system. Most petitions, motions, accounts, and supporting documents can be filed online around the clock.
Paper Filing
Paper filings are accepted during business hours or by mail:
New Haven Probate Court 200 Orange Street, 1st Floor P.O. Box 905 New Haven, CT 06504-0905
Original wills must be submitted physically. Checks should be made payable to “New Haven Probate Court.”
Filing Fees
Estate fees are determined by the gross estate value under CGS Section 45a-107. Non-estate filings require a $250 fee per CGS Section 45a-106a. See our fee schedule for full details.
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Connect with an Attorney in New Haven
If you need legal assistance with a probate matter in the New Haven Probate District, consider consulting with an attorney who practices in the New Haven area. Whether your matter involves estate administration, a conservatorship petition, or a guardianship proceeding, an experienced probate attorney can walk you through this court’s procedures.
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