Illinois Legal Costs & Filing Information
Verified filing fees, courts and requirements for common legal processes in Illinois. Every figure links to the official source it came from, with the date it was last checked.
Divorce in Illinois
- Filing fee:
- $200–$400
- Waiting period:
- None
- Residency requirement:
- 90 days in Illinois
- Where to file:
- Circuit Court
Verified 2026-08-24
Small Claims in Illinois
- Claim limit:
- $10,000
- Filing fee:
- varies by county (commonly ~$100–$250)
- Attorneys:
- Allowed; corporations suing generally need one
- Court:
- Circuit Court — Small Claims
Verified 2026-08-24
Probate in Illinois
- Probate filing fee:
- ≈$150–$479 (by county)
- Small-estate threshold:
- $100,000 personal property
- Executor compensation:
- Reasonable compensation
- Where filed:
- Circuit Court (probate division)
Verified 2026-08-24
Name Change in Illinois
- Filing fee:
- ≈$150–$400
- Publication:
- Not required (repealed March 1, 2025)
- Residency:
- 3 months in Illinois
- Court:
- Circuit Court
Verified 2026-08-24
Bankruptcy in Illinois
- Chapter 7 filing fee:
- $338
- Chapter 13 filing fee:
- $313
- Federal districts in Illinois:
- 3
- Fee waiver (Ch. 7 only):
- Income < 150% of poverty line
Verified 2026-08-24
Illinois official resources
- Illinois Courts — the state court system
- Illinois Legal Aid Online — official self-help resources and forms
LawLintel provides general legal information, not legal advice. Laws, rules, procedures and fees change and can depend on your specific facts and county. Verify important information with the applicable court or a qualified attorney before acting.