Process service and court filing in Kendall County, Illinois
1 Kendall County courthouse
- E-filing required
- Mandatory (civil filings statewide; self-represented litigants may be exempt)
- E-filing system
- eFileIL / Odyssey eFileIL (Tyler Technologies)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $356.00 (Law over $50,000 and Chancery; tiered: Law Magistrate $10,000.01-$15,000 = $306.00, $15,000.01-$50,000 = $356.00; effective October 2025)
- Small claims fee
- $139.00 up to $2,500; $306.00 for $2,500.01-$10,000 (effective October 2025)
- Family law petition fee
- $356.00 (dissolution of marriage, with or without children; effective October 2025)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Kendall County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Kendall County for law firms across the country. We cover the courthouse listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.
Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Kendall County?
1Court lists e-filing in Kendall County as: Mandatory (civil filings statewide; self-represented litigants may be exempt). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Kendall County courthouses hear civil cases?
Kendall County Circuit Court (Kendall County Courthouse). We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Kendall County?
$356.00 (Law over $50,000 and Chancery; tiered: Law Magistrate $10,000.01-$15,000 = $306.00, $15,000.01-$50,000 = $356.00; effective October 2025), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Kendall 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 Kendall County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.