Jefferson County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed July 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$21.50 to $265.50
New civil suit · Circuit Court
E-filing
Available
Through Wisconsin Circuit Court eFiling
Same-day deadline: 11:59 PM
Case records
Search online
Free public case search
Filing typeFee
Civil lawsuit$21.50 to $265.50
Small claims$21.50 to $94.50
Divorce / family$20 to $194.50

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $266, the civil filing fee in Jefferson County is about the same as nearby counties (median $266 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Clerk of Circuit Court
Cindy Hamre Incha
Call the clerk
Jury service
(920) 674-8631

Courthouses in Jefferson County

CivilCriminalFamilySmall ClaimsEvictionTrafficJuvenile

Jefferson County Circuit Court

Address
311 S Center Ave, Jefferson, 53549
Probate

Jefferson County Circuit Court, Probate (Register in Probate)

Address
311 S Center Ave, Rm C1110, Jefferson, 53549

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Jefferson County, Wisconsin is $265.50 total for claim for money judgment over $10,000 (base $75 per Wis. Stat. 814.61(1)(a) plus CSS surcharge $169 and JINFO surcharge $21.50); civil action with no money judgment $75 base; per WI fee schedule updated 2026-07-13.

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

    $94.50 total for action $10,000 or less (base $22 per Wis. Stat. 814.62(3)(a)/799.01 plus CSS $51 and JINFO $21.50); per WI fee schedule updated 2026-07-13.

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

    $184.50 total for divorce/annulment/legal separation without support request (base $75 plus CSS $68, JINFO $21.50, family court counseling $20); $194.50 with support/maintenance request; per WI fee schedule updated 2026-07-13.

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through Wisconsin Circuit Court eFiling.

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

    Yes. You can look up cases online at wcca.wicourts.gov.

  • Where do I file court documents in Jefferson County?

    Filings go to the Clerk of Circuit Court. You can reach the clerk at (920) 674-7150.

Jefferson County Circuit Court, WI: (920) 674-7150, Hours & $265.50 Filing Fee | 1Court