St. Clair County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$316
E-filing
Mandatory
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$316

At $316, the civil filing fee in St. Clair County is about the same as nearby counties (median $306 across 5 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

St. Clair County Circuit Clerk (Twentieth Judicial Circuit)

Kinnis Williams Sr.

Self-Help & Jury

E-FilingMandatory

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Civil Complaint
$316
$316 (Schedule 1: Law over $50,000, Chancery, Foreclosure; rev. 10-1-2025)
Small Claims
$91
$91 (up to $2,500); $266 (over $2,500); rev. 10-1-2025
Divorce / Family
$316
$316 (dissolution DC/DN; rev. 10-1-2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in St. Clair County?

    The civil filing fee in St. Clair County, Illinois is $316 (Schedule 1: Law over $50,000, Chancery, Foreclosure; rev. 10-1-2025)

  • What is the small claims filing fee in St. Clair County?

    $91 (up to $2,500); $266 (over $2,500); rev. 10-1-2025.

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

    $316 (dissolution DC/DN; rev. 10-1-2025)

  • Can I e-file court documents in St. Clair County?

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

  • Is there a free online case search for St. Clair County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at co.st-clair.il.us.

  • Where do I file court documents in St. Clair County?

    Filings go to the St. Clair County Circuit Clerk (Twentieth Judicial Circuit). You can reach the clerk at (618) 825-2323.

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