Will County court filing fees
These are the fees the Will 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 3, 2026.
| Fee | Amount | What the schedule says | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divorce (dissolution of marriage) petition | $369 Same for with/without children | "Dissolution With Children $369.00 Dissolution Without Children $369.00" schedule dated Sep 3, 2026 | circuitclerkofwillcounty.com |
| Response or appearance in a divorce | $244 Family appearance fee when new case filing fee is $369 (Schedule 1) | "If New Case Filing Fee is $369 (Schedule 1) $244.00" schedule dated Sep 3, 2026 | circuitclerkofwillcounty.com |
| Small claims case | $144 $.01 to $2,500; $2,500.01 to $10K is $314.00; small claims appearance $0 | "Small Claims ($.01 to $2,500) $144.00 Small Claims ($2,500.01 to $10K) $314.00" schedule dated Sep 3, 2026 | circuitclerkofwillcounty.com |
| Opening an estate (probate) | $314 Probate new case; flat (no value tiers); civil appearance Schedule 2 is $244 | "Probate $314.00" schedule dated Sep 3, 2026 | circuitclerkofwillcounty.com |
| Eviction case | $144 Possession only; Possession & rent is $314.00 | "Eviction - Possession only $144.00 Eviction - Possession & rent $314.00" schedule dated Sep 3, 2026 | circuitclerkofwillcounty.com |
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 Will county circuit clerk (circuitclerkofwillcounty.com) before you file. Some courts waive fees for people who qualify; the clerk can tell you how to ask.
Firms in Will county that publish prices
- Gleason and Gleason Bolingbrook - Bankruptcy