Process service and court filing in McHenry County, Illinois
1 McHenry County courthouse
- E-filing required
- Mandatory for attorneys in civil cases; self-represented may e-file or file on paper
- E-filing system
- eFileIL (Illinois statewide, Tyler Odyssey)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $314.00 (civil action over $50,000; $264.00 for $10,000.01-$15,000)
- Small claims fee
- $89.00 (up to $2,500); $264.00 ($2,500.01-$10,000)
- Family law petition fee
- $314.00 (dissolution of marriage, with or without children)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, retrieved November 5, 2026. McHenry County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in McHenry 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 McHenry County?
1Court lists e-filing in McHenry County as: Mandatory for attorneys in civil cases; self-represented may e-file or file on paper. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which McHenry County courthouses hear civil cases?
McHenry County Circuit Court (McHenry County Courthouse). We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in McHenry County?
$314.00 (civil action over $50,000; $264.00 for $10,000.01-$15,000), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in McHenry 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 McHenry County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.