DuPage County Court Records
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DuPage County, Illinois sits just west of Chicago and is one of the state's most populous counties, with Wheaton as its county seat. The county's entire court system operates under the 18th Judicial Circuit Court — a single trial court that handles all civil, criminal, family, probate, and juvenile matters in the county. The Circuit Court Clerk, currently Candice Adams, is the constitutional officer responsible by state statute for establishing, maintaining, and keeping all court records and the court seal.
If you need to locate court records in DuPage County, you have several options: the clerk's online case portal, public terminals at the courthouse, or written records requests submitted by mail or in person. The IllinoisCourts.us website is one resource that may help you find publicly available case information from DuPage County alongside the official court tools described throughout this guide.
How to Look Up a Court Case in DuPage County?
Start with the Circuit Court Clerk's ePay Public Information Application, the main online tool for DuPage court case searches. You can search by case number or party name, check case status and docket entries, view upcoming court dates, and pay traffic fines or civil penalties. This portal is maintained by the 18th Judicial Circuit Court Clerk's Office and is available around the clock.
Clerk's Office Contact Information
Office of the Circuit Court Clerk
Address: 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187-0707
Civil Department Phone: (630) 407-8700
Criminal/Traffic Department Phone: (630) 407-8600
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (closed court holidays)
Options for Accessing Records
| Method | Details |
|---|---|
| Online case search | Free via the ePay portal — case status, docket entries, court dates |
| Public terminals | In-person at the courthouse — computerized terminals for viewing Circuit Court records |
| In-person copy request | Visit the clerk's office during business hours |
| Mail order | Send written request with payment to the clerk's address |
| Online document order | Register through i2File to order certified or plain copies electronically |
Copy Fees
When ordering court document copies online, in person, or by mail, the following costs apply:
- $2.00 for page 1
- $0.50 per page for pages 2 through 20
- $0.25 per page for pages 21 and over
- $6.00 per document certification
Are Court Records Public in DuPage County?
Court records in DuPage County are generally public under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 ILCS 140, which guarantees the public's right to access records held by government bodies and permits agencies to charge reasonable fees for copying and reproducing them. It's worth noting that the Illinois judicial branch itself is not subject to FOIA — court records are open under separate Illinois laws governing court access — but county agencies such as the Sheriff's Office and Health Department are subject to FOIA requirements.
The following categories of DuPage County court records are restricted from public access:
- Adoption records — sealed by law and accessible only to parties with legal authorization
- Juvenile records — confidential under Illinois law; access is limited to parties in the case and authorized officials
- Sealed and expunged records — removed from public access by court order; expunged records are destroyed, while sealed records are simply closed to the public
- Records of ongoing investigations or proceedings — withheld to protect the integrity of active matters
- Records containing personal identifiers or sensitive information — Social Security numbers, financial account data, and similar details are redacted from publicly accessible documents
All written FOIA requests to DuPage County agencies must receive a response within five working days of receipt. For court records specifically, direct your request to the Circuit Court Clerk rather than submitting it through the FOIA process.
DuPage County Criminal Court Records
The Criminal Division of the 18th Judicial Circuit Court handles all criminal matters in DuPage County, from misdemeanors and traffic offenses to felony prosecutions. The Circuit Court Clerk's Criminal/Traffic Department maintains all criminal case filings and records.
Searching Criminal Court Records
You can search criminal case records by complaint number or party name through the Circuit Court Clerk Information Application. When searching criminal matters, use the arresting agency filter to narrow your results. For cases that went to trial or reached a final disposition, register through the i2File system to order copies with the applicable fees.
If you'd rather visit in person, the Criminal/Traffic Department is located at the courthouse:
DuPage County Circuit Court Criminal/Traffic Department
Address: 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone: (630) 407-8600
Sheriff's Office Arrest Records and FOIA Requests
The DuPage County Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records for county-level law enforcement actions. All FOIA requests to the Sheriff's Office must be submitted in writing and must include the requester's name, telephone number, and email address. Send requests to:
DuPage County Sheriff's Office FOIA Officer
Address: 501 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone: (630) 682-7256
Email: FOIA@DuPageSheriff.org
Fax: (630) 407-2263
Criminal history information available through the Sheriff's Office reflects DuPage County-level law enforcement records. If you need a broader statewide criminal history search, the Illinois State Police maintains the statewide criminal history repository.
DuPage County Civil Court Records
The Civil Division of the 18th Judicial Circuit handles the full range of civil litigation in DuPage County — contract disputes, personal injury claims, property disputes, civil rights matters, and small claims actions. All civil cases, along with pleadings in existing civil matters, must be filed electronically through DuPage County Online E-File, effective January 1, 2016.
Small Claims
Small claims cases are heard in the Civil Division on the first floor of the DuPage County Judicial Center. Filing fees vary by claim amount — you can find the current schedule on the Circuit Court Clerk's Fee Schedule. If you can't afford the filing fee, you may apply for a waiver through the Illinois Courts Fee Waiver for Civil Cases program.
Accessing Civil Court Records
Civil court records are searchable through the ePay portal and on public terminals at the courthouse. The copy fee schedule above applies to all document requests. You can also reach the Civil Department directly:
DuPage County Circuit Court Civil Department
Address: 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone: (630) 407-8700
Email (Court Administration): CourtAdministrator@18judicial.org
Email (Law Library): Lawlibrary@18thjudicial.org
Court Transcripts
If you need a verbatim transcript of a civil court hearing, contact the Office of Official Court Reporters, located at Room 366 of the Henry Hyde Judicial Office Facility at 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton. Transcript costs depend on how quickly you need the document:
| Service | Timeframe | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Delivery | 3 weeks | $4.00 |
| Expedited Delivery | 2–7 days | $4.75 |
| Next-Day Turnaround | 24 hours | $5.50 |
To request a transcript, complete and submit the Transcript Request Order Form, which is fillable online. A deposit is required before preparation begins, and the balance is due upon pickup or delivery. Cash, checks, money orders, and credit cards are all accepted. Note that the Court Reporters office does not provide transcripts for Traffic Court proceedings.
DuPage County Family Court Records
The Domestic Relations Division of the 18th Judicial Circuit handles all family law matters in DuPage County. This division has jurisdiction over dissolution of marriage (divorce), legal separation, paternity, child custody and visitation, child support, orders of protection, guardianship, adoption, name changes, and enforcement of prior family court orders.
Locating and Requesting Family Court Records
Family court case records can be searched through the ePay case lookup portal. The standard document copy fees apply to all domestic relations filings. New filings and pleadings in existing cases must be submitted electronically through DuPage County Online E-File. All domestic relations matters are heard at the main courthouse:
DuPage County Circuit Court Domestic Relations Division
Address: 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187
Fax: (630) 407-8862
Key Forms for Domestic Relations Cases
Several Illinois Supreme Court-approved forms are available directly from the 18th Judicial Circuit Court website for self-represented litigants:
- Petition for Dissolution of Marriage/Civil Union (with children)
- Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage (no children)
- Parenting Plan
- Financial Affidavit (Family & Divorce Cases)
- Order for Support
Self-represented litigants can also visit the Domestic Relations Pro Se Court for guidance, or seek assistance through DuPage Legal Aid and Prairie State Legal Services.
Marriage, Divorce, Birth, and Death Records
Marriage and divorce records, as vital records in Illinois, require authorized access for certified copies. Certified divorce records can be requested from the Circuit Court Clerk's office. Birth and death certificates are maintained by the DuPage County Health Department. Fees are as follows:
| Record Type | First Certified Copy | Each Additional Copy | Shipping/Handling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $14.00 | $2.00 | $3.00 |
| Death Certificate | $18.00 | $6.00 | $3.00 |
Records from 1953 to the present can be requested online, by mail, or in person at one of the Health Department's locations. If you order through VitalChek, an additional $10.00 service fee applies — this fee is not collected by the DuPage County Clerk's Office.
DuPage County Probate Court Records
The Probate Division of the 18th Judicial Circuit Court oversees probate estates, guardianship proceedings, conservatorship matters, estate administration, will contests, estate litigation, and name changes. The Circuit Court Clerk maintains all probate case records, and the same search tools and document ordering systems used for civil and family records apply here as well.
Searching Probate Records
You can look up probate case information through the ePay portal by entering the case number or party name. Standard document fees apply to all probate copy requests ($2.00 for page 1, $0.50 per page for pages 2–20, $0.25 per page for pages 21 and over, and $6.00 per certified document). In-person requests can be made at the Civil Department of the Circuit Court Clerk's office, as probate records are filed under the Civil Department's jurisdiction.
Guardianship Forms and Reporting
Active guardians in DuPage County are required to file biennial or annual reports electronically through Tyler eFile Illinois. Key forms available from the 18th Judicial Circuit Court include:
- Petition for Guardianship of a Minor
- Petition for Guardianship of a Disabled Person
- Disabled Person Annual Report Form
- Minor Annual Report Form
- Annual Accounting Report Form
You can check report due dates and upcoming court dates through the ePay portal or by calling the Circuit Court Clerk at (630) 407-8700. Guardians who are unable to e-file may submit reports in person, by mail, or by private messenger to the Circuit Court Clerk's Office at 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187.