Madison County Court Information

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

Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07

Clerk of Court

Madison County Circuit Clerk (Third Judicial Circuit)

Patrick McRae

(618) 692-6240circlkinfo@madisoncountyil.gov

Self-Help & Jury

Self-Help Center →
Jury Service →
E-FilingMandatory

Odyssey eFileIL (select an approved EFSP) · (civil cases)

Open e-filing portal →
Filing Fees
Full schedule →
Civil Complaint
$314
$314 (Law over $50,000; eff. 7-1-2019 per 12-2-2025 fee book)
Small Claims
$89
$89 (up to $2,500); $264 (over $2,500); eff. 7-1-2019
Divorce / Family
$314
$314 (dissolution of marriage; eff. 7-1-2019)