Tazewell County court filing fees
These are the fees the Tazewell 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 10, 2026.
| Fee | Amount | What the schedule says | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divorce (dissolution of marriage) petition | $331 DC (with children) and DN (without children) same amount. | "DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (DC with Children, DN without Children) | 331" schedule dated Sep 10, 2026 | tazewellcountyil.com |
| Response or appearance in a divorce | $206 Dissolution 'Answer' fee. | "Answer | 206" schedule dated Sep 10, 2026 | tazewellcountyil.com |
| Small claims case | $114 New case amount in controversy $2,500.00 or less = $114.00; $2,500.01 or more = $276.00; answer/appearance No Fee (this table). Sheet also shows older-style tiers ($144 / $179) in the same block. | "New case where the amount in controversy is $2,500.00 or less | Filing Fee | 114" schedule dated Sep 10, 2026 | tazewellcountyil.com |
| Opening an estate (probate) | $244 Lowest labeled tier: ESTATE 'Does not exceed $15,000' = $244.00. Heading row 'ESTATE' shows $276.00 and an unlabeled 'a.' row $269.00 (presumably larger estates); Small Estate Affidavit No Fee. | "b. | Does not exceed $15,000 | 244" schedule dated Sep 10, 2026 | tazewellcountyil.com |
| Name change petition | $331 NAME CHANGE (MR) filing fee; answer $206.00. | "NAME CHANGE (MR) | 331" schedule dated Sep 10, 2026 | tazewellcountyil.com |
| Eviction case | $269 Lowest labeled tier: EVICTION (EV) 'Does not exceed $15,000 (LM)' = $269.00; $15,000.01-$50,000 (LM) = $319.00; $50,000+ (L) = $319.00; heading row 'EVICTION (EV)' shows $276.00. Possession only (735 ILCS 5/9-101) = $114.00. Answer $206.00. Depends on amount claimed. | "EVICTION (EV) | 276 ... a. Does not exceed $15,000 (LM) | 269" schedule dated Sep 10, 2026 | tazewellcountyil.com |
Court fees are separate from a lawyer's fee, and they change. Confirm the current amount with the Tazewell county circuit clerk (tazewellcountyil.com) before you file. Some courts waive fees for people who qualify; the clerk can tell you how to ask.
Firms in Tazewell county that publish prices
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