Schedule of Fees
PROBATE DIVISION |
FEES |
|---|---|
| Administration of Descendent’s Fees | $366.00 |
| Guardianship of Ward/Minor | $266.00 |
| Probate Jury Demand | $137.50 |
| Petition to Sell Real Estate | $50.00 |
| Letters of Office | $3.00 |
CIVIL DIVISION |
FILING |
ANSWER |
|---|---|---|
| (LM) Complaints $10,001 – $15,000 | $266.00 | $119.00 |
| (LM) $15,001 – $50,000 | $316.00 | $191.00 |
| (L) Complaints over $50,000 | $316.00 | $191.00 |
| (LM) Forcible Entry and Detainer | ||
| 1. Possession Only | $99.00 | No Fee |
| 2. Possession/Rent/Damages up to $15,000 | $266.00 | No Fee |
| 3. Possession/Rent/Damages $15,000 – $50,000 | $316.00 | No Fee |
| (MR) Miscellaneous Remedy | $316.00 | $191.00 |
| (CH) Chancery | $316.00 | No Fee |
| Civil Jury Demand | $212.50 | No Fee |
| (CH) Foreclosure | ||
| Tier I | $866.00 | No Fee |
| Tier II | $616.00 | No Fee |
| Tier III | $416.00 | No Fee |
| Certificate of Mailing | $25.00 | No Fee |
SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION |
FILING |
ANSWER |
|---|---|---|
| $1.00 – $2,500 | $99.00 | No Fee |
| $2,501 – $10,000 | $266.00 | $119.00 |
| Small Claims Jury Demand | ||
| 6 person | $12.50 | No Fee |
| 12 person | $25.00 | No Fee |
FAMILY DIVISION |
FILING |
ANSWER |
|---|---|---|
| (D) Dissolution of Marriage | $316.00 | $191.00 |
| (D) Dissolution of Marriage (uncontested) | $507.00 | No Fee |
| (AD) Adoptions | $89.00 | No Fee |
| (F) Paternity/Other | $316.00 | $191.00 |
| Child Support | $36.00 per year | No Fee |
| Marriage in Court | $10.00 | No Fee |
PETITION FOR TAX DEED |
FILING |
|---|---|
| One parcel | $316.00 |
| Each additional parcel | $60.00 |
MISCELLANEOUS |
FEE |
|
|---|---|---|
| Garnishment, Wage Deduction, and Citations | ||
| up to $1,000 | $15.00 | |
| $1,000 – $50,000 | $30.00 | |
| over $50,000 | $50.00 | |
| Court Appeals | ||
| under 100 pages | $50.00 | |
| over 100 pages | $100.00 | |
| additional pages | .25 per page | |
| Copies | ||
| 1 page | $2.00 | |
| 1-20 pages | .50 per page | |
| over 20 pages | .25 per page | |
| Certification of Authentication | $6.00 | |
| Certified Judgement (after first copy) | $10.00 | |
| Record Search | $6.00 per year | |
| Change of Venue (sent) | $40.00 | |
| Alias Summons | $5.00 | |
| Certified Mailing | $10.00 | |
| Civil Jury Demand | $212.50 | |
| Probate Jury Demand | $137.50 | |
| Expungement Petition | $60.00 |
JERSEY COUNTY COURTHOUSE
M-F: 8 am- 4 pm
Covid-19 Response
Appearances shall be limited to attorneys and parties only. Any cases wherein an attorney can appear for a client while accomplishing a productive hearing shall be so held. The court is following health and safety protocols set by the Illinois Supreme Court and state and local health departments.
The Office of the Jersey County Circuit Court Clerk is available to take payments by mail, online, or an after-hours drop-box by the Courthouse door. Please call our office for further information.
ATTENTION: Cell phones are now permitted in the Courthouse. However, I am asking you to please silence all notification ALARMS. Please keep all distractions out of the courtroom. Thank you for your cooperation.
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- Voter Registration
- Early Voting
- County Election Officer
- County Board Records
- Property Records
- Birth Certificates
- Death Certificates
- Marriage License