Small Claims and Law Magistrate

Court Approved Small Claims Complaint

2026 Small Claims Calendar

Program to E-file your Appearance and Fee Waiver

https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/legal-information/appearance-e-filing 

 

Program to E-file your Answer

https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/legal-information/respond-lawsuit

Small Claim Fees

Claim $2,500 or less                                       Claim Over $2,500 to $9,999

Filing Fee                                 $95                  Filing Fee                                 $262

Appearance Fee                     $0                    Appearance Fee                      $0

Law Magistrate

Claim $10,000 to $14,999                             Claim Over $15,000 to $49,999

Filing Fee                                 $262                  Filing Fee                                 $312

Appearance Fee                     $187                  Appearance Fee                      $187

Garnishment/Wage Deduction/Citation Proceedings

$1,000 or less                                      $10

$1,000.01-$5,000                               $20

Over $10,000                                       $40

Other Fee

Issue Alias Summons/Citation           $5

Jury Demand (12 People)                   $25

Jury Demand (6 People)                     $12

DISCLAIMER
Pursuant to Illinois Statute (705 ILCS 110/1) the Circuit Clerk's Office is unable to assist in the preparations of documents or give any legal advice.