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Illinois Probate Statistics

Compare county-level filing fees, e-filing access, and probate process signals across Illinois. Use the statewide view to spot local differences, then confirm the county page before filing.

Data for all 102 Illinois counties, most recently verified July 18, 2026.

Average Filing Fee

$366

County averages are directional only. Always confirm the live county fee schedule before filing.

Filing fees are only part of the cost. Estimate total probate costs with the Illinois fee calculator.

Where the Filing Fee Differs

29 of the 86 counties with a captured fee charge $366. These counties charge a different amount: 16 counties have no captured statewide fee field; check the county page for its official fee schedule.

$256
Randolph
$276
Marshall, Moultrie
$284
Henry
$348
Champaign
$351
Lee
$356
Adams, Christian, Clark, Clinton, Edgar, Fayette, Fulton, Jo Daviess, Kankakee, Logan, McDonough, Ogle, Pike, Stephenson, Warren
$360
Effingham
$362
Grundy, Woodford
$364
Madison, McHenry, Whiteside
$369
LaSalle
$371
Jasper, Marion, Washington
$374
Macoupin, Morgan
$375
Montgomery
$376
DeKalb, Douglas, Franklin, Iroquois, Jefferson, Macon, Monroe, Sangamon, Stark, Tazewell, Wayne, White
$378
Jackson
$381
Peoria
$382
McLean
$384
Lake, Rock Island
$392
Winnebago
$400
DuPage
$406
Kendall
$414
Kane, Will
$479
Cook
See every countyAll 102 counties: filing fees, e-filing status, and creditor periods

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CountyFiling FeeE-FilingCreditor Period
Adams$356✓ Available6 mo
Alexander$366✓ Available6 mo
Bond$366✓ Available6 mo
Boone$366✓ Available6 mo
Brown$366✓ Available6 mo
Bureau$366✓ Available6 mo
Calhoun$366✓ Available6 mo
Carroll$366✓ Available6 mo
Cass$366✓ Available6 mo
Champaign$348✓ Available6 mo
Christian$356✓ Available6 mo
Clark$356✓ Available6 mo
Clay$366✓ Available6 mo
Clinton$356✓ Available6 mo
Coles$366✓ Available6 mo
Cook$479✓ Available6 mo
Crawford$366✓ Available6 mo
Cumberland$366✓ Available6 mo
De Witt$366✓ Available6 mo
DeKalb$376✓ Available6 mo
Douglas$376✓ Available6 mo
DuPage$400✓ Available6 mo
Edgar$356✓ Available6 mo
Edwards$366✓ Available6 mo
Effingham$360✓ Available6 mo
Fayette$356✓ Available6 mo
FordNot listed✓ Available6 mo
Franklin$376✓ Available6 mo
Fulton$356✓ Available6 mo
GallatinNot listed✓ Available6 mo
GreeneNot listed✓ Available6 mo
Grundy$362✓ Available6 mo
HamiltonNot listed✓ Available6 mo
HancockNot listed✓ Available6 mo
HardinNot listed✓ Available6 mo
HendersonNot listed✓ Available6 mo
Henry$284✓ Available6 mo
Iroquois$376✓ Available6 mo
Jackson$378✓ Available6 mo
Jasper$371✓ Available6 mo
Jefferson$376✓ Available6 mo
Jersey$366✓ Available6 mo
Jo Daviess$356✓ Available6 mo
JohnsonNot listed✓ Available6 mo
Kane$414✓ Available6 mo
Kankakee$356✓ Available6 mo
Kendall$406✓ Available6 mo
KnoxNot listed✓ Available6 mo
Lake$384✓ Available6 mo
LaSalle$369✓ Available6 mo
LawrenceNot listed✓ Available6 mo
Lee$351✓ Available6 mo
LivingstonNot listed✓ Available6 mo
Logan$356✓ Available6 mo
Macon$376✓ Available6 mo
Macoupin$374✓ Available6 mo
Madison$364✓ Available6 mo
Marion$371✓ Available6 mo
Marshall$276✓ Available6 mo
MasonNot listed✓ Available6 mo
MassacNot listed✓ Available6 mo
McDonough$356✓ Available6 mo
McHenry$364✓ Available6 mo
McLean$382✓ Available6 mo
MenardNot listed✓ Available6 mo
MercerNot listed✓ Available6 mo
Monroe$376✓ Available6 mo
Montgomery$375✓ Available6 mo
Morgan$374✓ Available6 mo
Moultrie$276✓ Available6 mo
Ogle$356✓ Available6 mo
Peoria$381✓ Available6 mo
Perry$366✓ Available6 mo
Piatt$366✓ Available6 mo
Pike$356✓ Available6 mo
Pope$366✓ Available6 mo
Pulaski$366✓ Available6 mo
Putnam$366✓ Available6 mo
Randolph$256✓ Available6 mo
Richland$366✓ Available6 mo
Rock Island$384✓ Available6 mo
Saline$366✓ Available6 mo
Sangamon$376✓ Available6 mo
Schuyler$366✓ Available6 mo
Scott$366✓ Available6 mo
Shelby$366✓ Available6 mo
St. Clair$366✓ Available6 mo
Stark$376✓ Available6 mo
Stephenson$356✓ Available6 mo
Tazewell$376✓ Available6 mo
Union$366✓ Available6 mo
Vermilion$366✓ Available6 mo
Wabash$366✓ Available6 mo
Warren$356✓ Available6 mo
Washington$371✓ Available6 mo
Wayne$376✓ Available6 mo
White$376✓ Available6 mo
Whiteside$364✓ Available6 mo
Will$414✓ Available6 mo
WilliamsonNot listed✓ Available6 mo
Winnebago$392✓ Available6 mo
Woodford$362✓ Available6 mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the Illinois probate statistics on this page measure?
This page compares county-level filing fees, e-filing availability, creditor-claim periods, and data coverage so you can see how probate logistics vary across Illinois.
Why do probate costs vary by county within Illinois?
Counties can charge different filing fees, certification fees, and local add-on costs. They can also vary on e-filing rules, hearing logistics, and which simplified procedures are easiest to access.
Should I rely on the state average before I file?
No. Use the averages for comparison, but confirm the exact county page before filing. Probate fees and submission requirements can change, and local clerk instructions control the real filing process.

Information current as of May 31, 2026

Settled Estate is not a law firm, and this content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Probate laws and procedures in Illinois can change. Consult with a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation. Full disclaimer.

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