Tazewell County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$314.00
E-filing
Mandatory
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$314.00

Clerk of Court

Tazewell County Clerk of the Circuit Court

Lincoln C. Hobson

Self-Help & Jury

Self-Help Center
Jury Service(309) 477-2213
E-FilingMandatory

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Civil Complaint
$314.00
$314.00 (Schedule 1 civil complaint - money damages over $50,000; lesser tiers $264.00 for $10,000.01-$50,000 and $89.00 up to $10,000). Statewide standardized civil fee schedule under 705 ILCS 105/27.1b; Tazewell Circuit Clerk Civil Fee Schedule eff. 2025-10-01
Small Claims
$89.00
$89.00 (Schedule 3, small claims up to $10,000)
Divorce / Family
$314.00
$314.00 (dissolution of marriage/civil union, Schedule 1; 705 ILCS 105/27.1b)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Tazewell County, Illinois is $314.00 (Schedule 1 civil complaint - money damages over $50,000; lesser tiers $264.00 for $10,000.01-$50,000 and $89.00 up to $10,000). Statewide standardized civil fee schedule under 705 ILCS 105/27.1b; Tazewell Circuit Clerk Civil Fee Schedule eff. 2025-10-01.

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

    $89.00 (Schedule 3, small claims up to $10,000)

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

    $314.00 (dissolution of marriage/civil union, Schedule 1; 705 ILCS 105/27.1b)

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

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

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

    Yes. You can look up cases online at portal-iltazewell.tylertech.cloud.

  • Where do I file court documents in Tazewell County?

    Filings go to the Tazewell County Clerk of the Circuit Court. You can reach the clerk at (309) 477-2214.

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