Marathon 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
Required
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$184.50 to $194.50

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

Clerk & court records

Courthouses in Marathon County

CivilCriminalFamilySmall ClaimsEvictionTrafficJuvenile

Marathon County Circuit Court

Address
500 Forest St, Wausau, 54403

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Marathon County, Wisconsin is $265.50 large claims (over $10,000): $75 filing + $169 CSS + $21.50 JINFO; fee schedule updated 2026-07-13.

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

    $94.50: $22 filing + $51 CSS + $21.50 JINFO (claims up to $10,000)

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

    $184.50 divorce/family petition (no support request); $194.50 with support/maintenance request.

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

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

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Marathon County?

    Filings go to the Marathon County Clerk of Circuit Court, located at 500 Forest Street, Wausau, WI 54403. You can reach the clerk at (715) 261-1300.

Marathon County Circuit Court, WI: (715) 261-1300, Hours & $265.50 Filing Fee | 1Court