Grundy County court filing fees
These are the fees the Grundy county circuit clerk lists on its own fee schedule. We read them on Sep 28, 2026. The newest date printed on the schedule is Sep 9, 2026.
| Fee | Amount | What the schedule says | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divorce (dissolution of marriage) petition | $317 Same $317 for DC (with children) and DN (no children). | "DC - Dissolution of Marriage - with children $317.00 / DN - Dissolution of Marriage - no children $317.00" schedule dated Sep 9, 2026 | grundycountyil.gov |
| Response or appearance in a divorce | $192 Appearance in dissolution (DC/DN). | "APPEARANCE Appearance $192.00" schedule dated Sep 9, 2026 | grundycountyil.gov |
| Small claims case | $100 Up to $2,500: $100; $2,500.01 to $10,000: $262. Appearance no fee. | "SC - Contract - Business Dispute (Buyer/Plaintiff) $100.00 $262.00" schedule dated Sep 9, 2026 | grundycountyil.gov |
| Opening an estate (probate) | $262 Administration of Decedent's Estate; flat, not tiered by estate value. Appearance $192 (none for executors etc.). | "Administration of Decedent's Estate 705 ILCS 105/27.3f (c-1) $262.00" schedule dated Sep 9, 2026 | grundycountyil.gov |
| Name change petition | $317 MR - Change of Name; schedule does not distinguish adult/minor. | "MR - Change of Name $317.00" schedule dated Sep 9, 2026 | grundycountyil.gov |
| Eviction case | $262 Residential/commercial eviction (money) $262; possession only $100. Appearance $192 (possession only $120). | "EV - Eviction - Residential $262.00 / EV - Eviction - Residential - Possession Only $100.00" schedule dated Sep 9, 2026 | grundycountyil.gov |
Court fees are separate from a lawyer's fee, and they change. Confirm the current amount with the Grundy county circuit clerk (grundycountyil.gov) before you file. Some courts waive fees for people who qualify; the clerk can tell you how to ask.
Firms in Grundy county that publish prices
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