Danbury Probate District
The Danbury Probate Court serves the City of Danbury in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It is District No. 43 in Connecticut’s 54-district probate court system.
Court Information
| Judge | Joseph DaSilva, Jr. |
| Chief Clerk | Jessie L. Grecke |
| Address | City Hall Building, 155 Deer Hill Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810 |
| Phone | (203) 797-4521 |
| Fax | (203) 796-1563 |
| Hours | Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM; Friday, Closed |
Note: The Danbury Probate Court is closed on Fridays. Plan your visits and paper filings accordingly. Electronic filings through the eFiling system can be submitted at any time.
Towns Served
The Danbury Probate District serves one municipality:
- Danbury
For matters involving residents of nearby towns such as Bethel, Newtown, Redding, or Ridgefield, those towns are served by the Northern Fairfield County Probate Court (District No. 45), located in Bethel. Use the CT Probate Court District Finder to confirm jurisdiction.
About This District
Danbury is a city of approximately 86,000 in northern Fairfield County. It is one of the larger municipalities in the region and serves as a commercial hub for surrounding towns. The Danbury Probate Court handles a broad range of matters, including estate administrations, conservatorship petitions, guardianship of minors, and commitment proceedings.
The city’s growing and diverse population generates a particularly varied docket. The court regularly processes small estate affidavits under CGS Section 45a-273 alongside more complex matters involving multi-asset estates and contested proceedings.
The court is housed in the City Hall Building on Deer Hill Avenue.
How to File
Electronic Filing
The Danbury Probate Court accepts electronic filings through the CT Probate Court eFiling system. This is particularly important given the court’s Friday closure; eFiling allows submissions at any time, including on days the courthouse is not open.
Paper Filing
Paper filings are accepted in person during court hours (Monday through Thursday only) or by mail:
Danbury Probate Court City Hall Building, 155 Deer Hill Avenue Danbury, CT 06810
Original wills must be submitted in person or by mail. Checks should be made payable to “Danbury Probate Court.”
Filing Fees
Estate fees are calculated based on gross estate value under CGS Section 45a-107. Non-estate matters carry a $250 filing fee per CGS Section 45a-106a. Review our full fee schedule for the complete breakdown.
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Connect with an Attorney in Danbury
If you need legal assistance with a probate matter in the Danbury Probate District, consider consulting with an attorney who practices in Fairfield County. An experienced probate attorney can assist with estate administration, conservatorship petitions, guardianship proceedings, and other matters handled by this court.
Connect with a Connecticut probate attorney for a referral to a lawyer who handles matters in this district.