Process service and court filing in DuPage County, Illinois
2 DuPage County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory (most civil case types; self-represented may request exemption). Criminal/juvenile on legacy i2File
- E-filing system
- eFileIL (Illinois Supreme Court / Tyler Technologies); EFSP i2File.net
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $350 (Law division, over $50,000); Law Magistrate $300 ($10,000.01–$15,000), $350 ($15,000.01–$50,000)
- Small claims fee
- $125 (up to $2,500); $300 ($2,500.01–$10,000)
- Family law petition fee
- $350 (dissolution of marriage / most family petitions)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. DuPage County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal supports Naperville and Wheaton-area law firms across DuPage County, Illinois with full litigation support service. Our team handles process service, court filing, e-filing, court reporting, subpoenas, and records retrieval at the DuPage County Judicial Center in Wheaton, the DuPage Probate Court, and the Northern District federal courthouse in Chicago. Same-day service across the western Chicago metro, named coordinators on every order, and live status updates throughout.
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in DuPage County?
1Court lists e-filing in DuPage County as: Mandatory (most civil case types; self-represented may request exemption). Criminal/juvenile on legacy i2File. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which DuPage County courthouses hear civil cases?
DuPage County Courthouse. We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in DuPage County?
$350 (Law division, over $50,000); Law Magistrate $300 ($10,000.01–$15,000), $350 ($15,000.01–$50,000), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in DuPage County?
Same-day service attempts are available on rush orders. Standard orders complete in 1 to 3 business days, with a proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order.
How is DuPage County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.