Adams County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Adams County, Illinois.

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07
Civil filing fee
$306.00
E-filing
Yes
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$306.00

Clerk of Court

Clerk of the Circuit Court, Adams County (Eighth Judicial Circuit)

Lori Geschwandner

521 Vermont Street, Quincy, IL 62301

Self-Help & Jury

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E-FilingYes

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Civil Complaint
$306.00
$306.00 filing fee plus $181.00 appearance fee for standard civil/law cases and Law Magistrate over $15,000; Law Magistrate $15,000 or less is $256.00 filing plus $109.00 appearance. Per Adams County Circuit Clerk filing fee schedule (no effective date shown).
Small Claims
$89.00
$89.00 for claims of $2,500 or less (plus $109.00 appearance); $256.00 for claims of $2,500.01 or more (plus $181.00 appearance).
Divorce / Family
$306.00
$306.00 filing fee plus $181.00 appearance fee for dissolution/family petitions.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in Adams County?

    The civil filing fee in Adams County, Illinois is $306.00 filing fee plus $181.00 appearance fee for standard civil/law cases and Law Magistrate over $15,000; Law Magistrate $15,000 or less is $256.00 filing plus $109.00 appearance. Per Adams County Circuit Clerk filing fee schedule (no effective date shown).

  • What is the small claims filing fee in Adams County?

    $89.00 for claims of $2,500 or less (plus $109.00 appearance); $256.00 for claims of $2,500.01 or more (plus $181.00 appearance).

  • How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Adams County?

    $306.00 filing fee plus $181.00 appearance fee for dissolution/family petitions.

  • Can I e-file court documents in Adams County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through eFileIL.

  • Is there a free online case search for Adams County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at judici.com.

  • Where do I file court documents in Adams County?

    Filings go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Adams County (Eighth Judicial Circuit), located at 521 Vermont Street, Quincy, IL 62301. You can reach the clerk at (217) 277-2100.

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