Randolph County Circuit Court Guide

Note: The Randolph County Circuit Clerk's published fee schedule lists probate (except the filing of wills) under Schedule II at a $256.00 filing fee with a $181.00 appearance fee, and filing a will alone under 755 ILCS 5/6-1 is free (Schedule IV, $0). Illinois circuit clerk civil filing fees are set by county ordinance within the statutory maximums of 705 ILCS 105/27.1b (Clerks of Courts Act), and a $100 guardianship and advocacy operations fee under 705 ILCS 105/27.3f is charged on decedent estate administration filings statewide, so confirm with the clerk whether that charge applies in addition to the published $256 schedule amount. The small estate affidavit (755 ILCS 5/25-1) is presented directly to banks and other asset holders, not filed with the court, so it has no court filing fee. Newspaper publication of the claim notice is paid directly to the newspaper. County fee schedule accessed 2026-07-18. Verify the current total with the Randolph County Circuit Clerk before filing.