Winnebago County Court Information

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

Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07

Clerk of Court

Winnebago County Clerk of the Circuit Court (17th Judicial Circuit)

Thomas A. Klein

(815) 319-4500

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Filing Fees
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Civil Complaint
$342
$342 (Law, money damages over $50,000; eff. 1-12-2026)
Small Claims
$117
$117 (up to $2,500); $292 ($2,500.01-$10,000); eff. 1-12-2026
Divorce / Family
$342
$342 (dissolution of marriage; eff. 1-12-2026)