Process service and court filing in Macon County, Illinois

Courts we file and serve in

1 Macon County courthouse

E-filing required
Yes - mandatory for attorneys statewide; self-represented filers encouraged
E-filing system
Tyler Technologies Odyssey eFileIL
E-filing portal
Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee
$326.00 (general civil complaint, Macon County Circuit Clerk civil fee schedule)
Small claims fee
$109.00 (small claims under $2,500)
Family law petition fee
$326.00 (dissolution of marriage, with or without children)
Fee schedule
Court fee schedule
Case lookup
Court case search
Macon County Circuit Court (Macon County Courthouse)253 E. Wood Street, Decatur, IL 62523(217) 425-7098Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Juvenile, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Macon County court information on 1Court

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Common questions

Is e-filing required in Macon County?

1Court lists e-filing in Macon County as: Yes - mandatory for attorneys statewide; self-represented filers encouraged. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Macon County courthouses hear civil cases?

Macon County Circuit Court (Macon County Courthouse). We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Macon County?

$326.00 (general civil complaint, Macon County Circuit Clerk civil fee schedule), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Macon 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 Macon County service priced?

We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.

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