Kendall County court filing fees
These are the fees the Kendall county circuit clerk lists on its own fee schedule. We read them on Sep 28, 2026. The newest date printed on the schedule is Oct 1, 2025.
| Fee | Amount | What the schedule says | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divorce (dissolution of marriage) petition | $356 Same for dissolution with children (DC) and without (DN). | "DN - Dissolution of Marriage - no children $356.00" schedule dated Oct 1, 2025 | kendallcountyil.gov |
| Response or appearance in a divorce | $231 Appearance fee in a dissolution case. | "Appearance $231.00" schedule dated Oct 1, 2025 | kendallcountyil.gov |
| Small claims case | $139 $139 for claims up to $2,500; $306 for $2,500.01 to $10,000. | "Small Claims - Contract $139.00 $306.00" schedule dated Oct 1, 2025 | kendallcountyil.gov |
| Opening an estate (probate) | $306 Administration of a decedent's estate; appearance fee $231. | "Administration of Decedent's Estate $306.00" schedule dated Oct 1, 2025 | kendallcountyil.gov |
| Name change petition | $356 Listed as MR - Change of Name. | "MR - Change of Name $356.00" schedule dated Oct 1, 2025 | kendallcountyil.gov |
| Eviction case | $139 Possession-only eviction; a residential eviction seeking more than possession is $306. | "EV - Eviction - Residential - Possession Only $139.00" schedule dated Oct 1, 2025 | kendallcountyil.gov |
Court fees are separate from a lawyer's fee, and they change. Confirm the current amount with the Kendall county circuit clerk (kendallcountyil.gov) before you file. Some courts waive fees for people who qualify; the clerk can tell you how to ask.
Firms in Kendall county that publish prices
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