Washington County court filing fees
These are the fees the Washington county circuit clerk lists on its own fee schedule. We read them on Sep 28, 2026. The schedule doesn't print a date.
| Fee | Amount | What the schedule says | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divorce (dissolution of marriage) petition | $321 Single 'Complaint/Petition' new-case fee; no children/contested variants listed | "Complaint/Petition Includes Dissolution of Marriage, Miscellaneous Remedy $321.00" no date printed on the schedule | washingtonco.illinois.gov |
| Response or appearance in a divorce | $196 General 'Appearance Fees - Civil' (applies to dissolution); $124 exception for FED possession only or under $10,000 | "Appearance Fees - Civil Exceptions: A. Forcible Entry & Detainer (Possession Only) B. Less than $10,000.00 $196.00 $124.00 $124.00" no date printed on the schedule | washingtonco.illinois.gov |
| Small claims case | $104 $0-$2,500 tier; $2,500.01-$10,000 is $271.00 | "Small Claims A. $0-$2500.00 $104.00 B. $2500.01 - $10,000.00 $271.00" no date printed on the schedule | washingtonco.illinois.gov |
| Opening an estate (probate) | $371 Filing (Testate/Interstate); flat, no value tiers shown | "Probate Filing (Testate/Interstate) $371.00" no date printed on the schedule | washingtonco.illinois.gov |
| Eviction case | $104 Possession only $104; possession & rent up to $15,000 is $271; over $15,000 is $321 | "Forcible Entry & Detainer: Possession Only or Possession & Rent A. Possession Only B. Up to $15,000.00 C. Over $15,000.00 $104.00 $271.00 $321.00" no date printed on the schedule | washingtonco.illinois.gov |
The schedule doesn't state a fee for: name change petition.
Court fees are separate from a lawyer's fee, and they change. Confirm the current amount with the Washington county circuit clerk (washingtonco.illinois.gov) before you file. Some courts waive fees for people who qualify; the clerk can tell you how to ask.
Firms in Washington county that publish prices
No Washington county firm has a price we can show yet. See every firm that publishes prices.