Process service and court filing in Madison County, Illinois
1 Madison County courthouse
- E-filing required
- Mandatory (civil cases)
- E-filing system
- Odyssey eFileIL (select an approved EFSP)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $314 (Law over $50,000; eff. 7-1-2019 per 12-2-2025 fee book)
- Small claims fee
- $89 (up to $2,500); $264 (over $2,500); eff. 7-1-2019
- Family law petition fee
- $314 (dissolution of marriage; eff. 7-1-2019)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Madison County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Madison 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 Madison County?
1Court lists e-filing in Madison County as: Mandatory (civil cases). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Madison County courthouses hear civil cases?
Madison County Circuit Court (Madison County Courthouse). We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Madison County?
$314 (Law over $50,000; eff. 7-1-2019 per 12-2-2025 fee book), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Madison 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 Madison County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.