Kenosha County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07
Civil filing fee
$265.50
E-filing
Mandatory
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$184.50

At $266, the civil filing fee in Kenosha County is about the same as nearby counties (median $266 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Kenosha County Clerk of Circuit Court

Rebecca Matoska-Mentink

912 56th St., Kenosha, WI 53140

Self-Help & Jury

E-FilingMandatory

Wisconsin Circuit Court eFiling (eCourts) · for attorneys; permissive for self-represented litigants (Wis. Stat. 801.18)

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Civil Complaint
$265.50
$265.50 (large claims/money judgment over $10,000: $75 filing + surcharges, Wis. Stat. 814.61(1)(a))
Small Claims
$94.50
$94.50 (small claims: $22 filing + surcharges, Wis. Stat. 799.01 & 814.62(3)(a))
Divorce / Family
$184.50
$184.50 (divorce/family petition without support request; $194.50 with support request, Wis. Stat. 814.61)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Kenosha County, Wisconsin is $265.50 (large claims/money judgment over $10,000: $75 filing + surcharges, Wis. Stat. 814.61(1)(a))

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

    $94.50 (small claims: $22 filing + surcharges, Wis. Stat. 799.01 & 814.62(3)(a))

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

    $184.50 (divorce/family petition without support request; $194.50 with support request, Wis. Stat. 814.61)

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through Wisconsin Circuit Court eFiling. It is mandatory for attorneys.

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Kenosha County?

    Filings go to the Kenosha County Clerk of Circuit Court, located at 912 56th St., Kenosha, WI 53140. You can reach the clerk at (262) 653-2664.

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