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Benton County Courthouse

Benton County

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111 East 4th Street, Vinton, IA 52349
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https://www.bentoncountyia.gov/
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About visiting the probate court

About visiting the Benton County Courthouse

The term probate court is a common term loosely referring to the probate division located within a state or county courthouse. In the state of Iowa, the District Court is the level of court responsible for overseeing matters related to probate court.

Benton County Courthouse is listed as a registered probate court within Benton County, Iowa.

In most instances within Iowa, there is at least one District Court courthouse location within each county. Sometimes a county may have multiple courthouses and may also have multiple probate court locations. Such is often the case in larger metropolis counties where population is dense or also in spread-out, rural counties, which may use a courthouse annex or satellite office system to accommodate nearby citizens with easier access in proximity or distance.
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Who to speak with when visiting the Benton County probate court

Upon visiting the Benton County Courthouse, look for signs or directions to the probate division within the main courthouse. Once you’ve located the probate division, make your way to any reception desks and ask to speak with a probate clerk or probate judge. The probate clerk at Benton County Courthouse may or may not require appointments based upon the busyness of the probate court, so it’s a great idea to call ahead.

Plan ahead to be early in case available parking is limited and be prepared for formal security measures upon entering the building, as courthouses are official state and federal property. This generally includes passing through metal detectors and allowing search of any belongings.

Many courthouses do not allow cell phones, so keep that in mind as your phone may need to be turned off upon entering the courthouse, or even left outside.
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Probate can be notoriously confusing. Small estate affidavits, formal vs. simple administration, executors & executrixes— there’s more than enough jargon to make your head spin.

We get it, and that’s why we've pulled together a comprehensive probate guide for Iowa that actually tells you what you need to know without assuming anything. You’ll walk away with a tangible timeline, actionable next steps and real clarity on what probate actually means for you and your family.
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Call ahead before visiting the Benton County Courthouse

While Atticus works hard to keep this information up to date, certain details change from time-to-time with little or no communication. To help avoid any mishaps, it’s advised to call ahead to confirm the Benton County Courthouse is the best location to visit for your situation and that a probate clerk or judge will be present at the desired day and time.

When able, it’s always helpful to request an appointment with a probate clerk or probate judge prior to visiting any probate court location.

The phone number for the Benton County Courthouse is:

The hours of operation listed for the Benton County Courthouse are:

Monday:8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday:8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed

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I wrote a letter to the court asking about an old case and received no response. I know they received my letter as the spelling of my name had been corrected, which I had mentioned in the letter. I had written to Linn County Courthouse with a similar request and I received a letter back the same week. I waited over a month to call Benton County Courthouse and see why I had heard nothing back and was told that they received my request and the answer was no. It would have been nice to receive a letter back.

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7 months ago

Very rude,prone to lying, and PURPOSEFULLY makes things very difficult for people. Why on earth should there be different rules per Iowa county seat? Shouldn't all vehicle registration rules be universal in Iowa? Glad I no longer live it this county. The fastest way to make me disrespectful is to lie to me.

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7 months ago

Just visiting for the architecture.

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4 years ago

They were very helpful and friendly.

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3 years ago

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