Application to Release Medical Records and Medical Billing Records
Ohio · Supreme Court of Ohio
This form is an application used to ask the court for permission to get medical records and medical billing records for someone who has passed away. The applicant must state their relationship to the deceased person and the reason for needing the records.
Where this fits in a case
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This form is used in a probate court case when someone needs to get medical records and billing records for a deceased person to help with a potential legal action.
Either party may file.
Common questions
- Who fills out this form?
- The form is filled out by the applicant, who is requesting the records. The applicant must state their relationship to the deceased person.
- What is this form used for?
- It is used to ask the court for authority to get medical records and billing records for a person who has died. This is often for evaluating a potential wrong death or injury claim.
- Does the applicant need to attach other forms?
- The applicant must attach Form 1.0 – Surviving Spouse, Children, Next of Kin, Legatees and Devisees when filing this application.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026.
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