Will County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$364.00
E-filing
Mandatory
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$364.00

At $364, the civil filing fee in Will County is about the same as nearby counties (median $353 across 4 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Will County (12th Judicial Circuit)

Andrea Lynn Chasteen

100 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60432

Self-Help & Jury

Self-Help Center
E-FilingMandatory

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Civil Complaint
$364.00
$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)
Small Claims
$139.00
$139.00 (claim up to $2,500); $314.00 ($2,500.01 to $10,000)
Divorce / Family
$364.00
$364.00 (dissolution of marriage petition)

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 St., Joliet, IL 60432. You can reach the clerk at (815) 727-8592.

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