Will County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed Oct 22, 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$364
New civil suit · Circuit Court
E-filing
Required
Through eFileIL
Same-day deadline: 11:59 PM
Case records
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Main courthouse: Will County Court House, 100 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60432Clerk counter: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM-4:30 PMSource
Filing typeFee
Civil lawsuit$364
Small claims$139 to $314
Divorce / family$364

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $364, the civil filing fee in Will County is about the same as nearby counties (median $353 across 4 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Will County (12th Judicial Circuit)
Andrea Lynn Chasteen
Will County Court House · Mon-Fri 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
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Courthouses in Will County

CivilCriminalFamilyProbateJuvenileSmall ClaimsTrafficEviction

Will County Circuit Court (Will County Courthouse)

Address
100 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, 60432

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Will County, Illinois is $364.00 (new civil Law case, damages over $50,000; Will County Circuit Clerk Simplified Fee Schedule eff. 2023-07-09, updated 2023-12-14)

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

    $139.00 (claim up to $2,500); $314.00 ($2,500.01 to $10,000)

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

    $364.00 (dissolution of marriage petition)

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

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

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

    Yes. You can look up cases online at ipublic.il12th.org.

  • Where do I file court documents in Will County?

    Filings go to the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Will County (12th Judicial Circuit), located at 100 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60432. You can reach the clerk at (815) 727-8592.

Will County Circuit Court, IL: (815) 727-8592, Hours & $364 Filing Fee | 1Court