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Requests for Court Records are fulfilled by the the Circuit Clerk's office. Use the RED button to position you at the form you will need to complete and submit. |
- Completing and submitting the the form below (take me to form)
- Sending an email with the information you're requesting to courtcopy@madisoncountyil.gov
- Downloading and completing the fillable form using this link to then email or mail to:
Madison County Circuit Clerk
Attn: Document Storage / Record Search
155 N. Main Street
Edwardsville, IL 62025 - Visiting the courthouse to view the court case and request the copies that you need is the fastest way to get your documents, same day. Document Storage / Record Search is located in the lower level of courthouse on 155 N. Main Street, Suite 11. Our hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Faxing your request to 618-692-0676 or 618-655-2017
Payments can be processed in one of the following ways:
- Credit Card through CourtMoney - Payment Information
- Call 1-800-352-9870 and using the FORM ID 138506 and Case Number provided by the Circuit Clerk's office. Their hours are Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Mail a check, payable to Madison County Circuit Clerk to:
Madison County Circuit Clerk
Attn: Document Storage / Record Search
155 N. Main Street
Edwardsville, IL 62025 - Visit the courthouse Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Rates for copy requests: (Copy Pricing Breakdown)
Costs For Copies of Court Documents within Case | Fees |
Page 1 | $2.00 |
Pages 2 - 20 | $0.50 / page |
Page 21 and above | $0.25 / page |
Certification Seal of document(s) for a case | $6.00 / Certification |
Rates for Other copy requests:
Costs For Copies of Other Court Records | Fees |
Docket Sheet | $6.00 / page |
Child Support Payment History | $6.00 / page |
Criminal History | $6.00 |
Record Search for each year searched *(see note below) | $6.00 / year |
* NOTE: There is a $6 per year fee charged per case for each year you want us to search, if you do not know the case number and if the case cannot be found in the system.
The requester will be responsible for statutory fees (See Section 27.1a of the Clerk's Act (705 ILCS 105/27.1a). Which it can include but is not limited to, the following: copy charges, certification charges (if requested) and postage.
Copy Request Form:
You will be notified by mail or email of the cost of your copies, prior to your request being completed. Once you receive the cost, all Record Searches and copy requests must be paid for in advance.
All Record Searches and copy requests must be paid for in advance.