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Illinois eviction process and court fees

Illinois evictions are heard in the circuit Court of the county (eviction). Before filing for unpaid rent, the landlord must give the notice required by 735 ILCS 5/9-209.

Not legal advice. This page summarizes public statutes and court fee schedules as of the date shown. Rules and fees change; confirm with the court before you file, and talk to a local attorney about your situation.

Illinois eviction at a glance

CourtCircuit Court of the county (eviction)

Illinois evictions are heard in the circuit Court of the county (eviction). Before filing for unpaid rent, the landlord must give the notice required by 735 ILCS 5/9-209.

Step by step

  1. Notice for unpaid rent. A written 5-day notice demanding the rent (local rules can be longer, e.g. Evanston; public housing generally 30 days). (735 ILCS 5/9-209)
  2. File in court. If the tenant doesn't pay or move out, file the eviction case in the circuit Court of the county (eviction). Ask the clerk for current filing and service fees. (Illinois Courts: Eviction help)
  3. Hearing, judgment and removal. After the tenant is served, the court sets a hearing. If the landlord wins, removal happens only through the court's order or writ, carried out by a law enforcement officer. Exact timelines are in the court's self-help materials. (Illinois Courts: Eviction help)

Statewide fees

Eviction filing feeNot verified
Set by each court or county; no single statewide figure published
Service of process and writ / removalNot verified
Set by the county sheriff, marshal or constable

Fees vary by court or county. For any county we haven't verified, call the clerk before filing.

About the missing details

Why it's missing: We only list eviction court fees published by an official source. Illinois hasn't published its local filing, service and writ fees online in a form we could verify, so call the clerk of the circuit court of the county to confirm before you file.

General information
Not specific to Illinois

Across the 21 counties where we've read the official fee schedule, the eviction filing fee runs from $41 to $322. Sheriff or constable service usually adds a per-tenant charge, and a writ of possession adds another. Statewide fixed filing fees we've verified: California $240 (claims up to $10,000), Connecticut $175, Delaware $45, Florida $185, Texas $54.

Closest place with verified data

St. Louis County, MO (about 107 miles away): chapter 535 (rent and possession) filing $53.50

Call or visit the official office

Illinois Courts: Eviction help · Official website

Ask for the clerk's office for the court that handles evictions in your county.

Know the current fee? Tell us. We check every tip against an official source before publishing it.

Counties with verified local fees

Official resources

All Illinois counties

Counties without verified local fees show the statewide rules above.

Frequently asked

Which court handles evictions in Illinois?

Circuit Court of the county (eviction).

How much notice does a Illinois landlord have to give?

A written 5-day notice demanding the rent (local rules can be longer, e.g. Evanston; public housing generally 30 days).

How much does it cost to file an eviction in Illinois?

Fees vary by court or county. For any county we haven't verified, call the clerk before filing.