Champaign County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed Jul 26, 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$306
New civil suit · Circuit Court
E-filing
Required
Through eFileIL
Same-day deadline: 11:59 PM
Case records
Search online
Free public case search
Filing typeFee
Civil lawsuit$306
Small claims$89 to $248
Divorce / family$306

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing.

Clerk & court records

Champaign County Circuit Clerk (Clerk of the Circuit Court, Sixth Judicial Circuit)
Susan W. McGrath
Call the clerk
Jury service
(217) 531-7408

Courthouses in Champaign County

CivilCriminalFamilyProbateJuvenileSmall ClaimsTrafficEviction

Champaign County Circuit Court (Champaign County Courthouse)

Address
101 E. Main St., Urbana, 61801

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Champaign County, Illinois is $306.00 for Law division civil complaints seeking over $50,000 (basis: Champaign County 2022 civil fee schedule, effective Jan 1, 2022; confirm against current 2026 schedule)

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

    $89.00 for claims of $2,500 or less; $248.00 for claims over $2,500 (2022 fee schedule, eff. Jan 1, 2022)

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

    $306.00 for dissolution of marriage / family (D) petitions (2022 fee schedule, eff. Jan 1, 2022)

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through eFileIL. It is mandatory for attorneys.

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

    Yes. You can look up cases online at mychampaigncourts.payitgov.com.

  • Where do I file court documents in Champaign County?

    Filings go to the Champaign County Circuit Clerk (Clerk of the Circuit Court, Sixth Judicial Circuit). You can reach the clerk at (217) 384-3725.

Champaign County Circuit Court, IL: (217) 384-3725, Hours & $306 Filing Fee | 1Court