DeKalb County Court Information

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

Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07

Clerk of Court

DeKalb County Circuit Clerk

Lori Grubbs

(815) 895-7131dekalbcircuitclerk@dekalbcounty.org

Self-Help & Jury

Self-Help Center →
Jury Service
E-FilingYes

Tyler Technologies (eFileIL) · civil e-filing required per Illinois Supreme Court; self-represented filers may qualify for exemption

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Filing Fees
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Civil Complaint
$326
$326 filing fee for civil (Law) claims over $50,000, includes appearance (effective 1/1/2023, revised 10/1/2025)
Small Claims
$109
$109 (claims of $2,500 or less); $276 (claims over $2,500)
Divorce / Family
$326
$326 dissolution of marriage filing fee (with or without children)