Process service and court filing in McLean County, Illinois
1 McLean County courthouse
- E-filing required
- Mandatory for all civil cases (effective January 1, 2018)
- E-filing system
- Tyler Technologies Odyssey eFileIL
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $332 (Law claim over $50,000; per county Civil Fee Schedule)
- Small claims fee
- $107 (claims up to $2,500), $282 ($2,500.01-$10,000)
- Family law petition fee
- $332 (dissolution with or without children)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. McLean County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in McLean 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 McLean County?
1Court lists e-filing in McLean County as: Mandatory for all civil cases (effective January 1, 2018). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which McLean County courthouses hear civil cases?
McLean County Circuit Court (McLean County Law and Justice Center). We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in McLean County?
$332 (Law claim over $50,000; per county Civil Fee Schedule), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in McLean 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 McLean County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.