| Circuit Clerk | 18th Judicial Circuit Court Clerk — DuPage County |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | DuPage County Judicial Office Facility, 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187-0707 |
| Phone | Civil: (630) 407-8700; Criminal/Traffic: (630) 407-8600 |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., except court holidays |
| Earliest records noted | Varies by court — older files may be on paper or microfilm |
| Plain copy fee | Set by the clerk — ask when you request |
| Certified copy fee | Set by the clerk — ask when you request |
DuPage County is its own judicial circuit, the 18th, and its Circuit Clerk keeps every case filed in the county — criminal, civil, family, probate, and traffic — from one office at the Judicial Office Facility in Wheaton. There is no separate county-clerk office for court files in DuPage, unlike the vital-records and elections office also called "county clerk."
The Circuit Clerk's office is split administratively into a Civil Department and a Criminal/Traffic Department, each with its own phone line, though both keep records in the same building. Case lookup and e-filing are handled through the clerk's own website and its restricted-access case-information system for registered users.
DuPage also runs an expungement clinic and self-help resources through the clerk's office, reflecting how much of its caseload is now self-represented litigants filing electronically rather than in person.
Search DuPage County court records online
Circuit Clerk
18th Judicial Circuit Court Clerk — DuPage County
- Cost
- Free case lookup; fees for copies
- Coverage
- All Circuit Court of DuPage County case types — criminal, civil, family, probate, and traffic
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Traffic
The Civil Department ((630) 407-8700) and Criminal/Traffic Department ((630) 407-8600) are separate phone lines within the same clerk's office.
Other courts
DuPage County Circuit Clerk — Restricted Case Information System
- Cost
- Free registration for case detail access
- Coverage
- Detailed case information for registered users beyond the public case lookup
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Traffic
Login-based system separate from the clerk's main public pages.
What is available online
The Circuit Clerk's website provides case lookup, e-filing, and online payment for civil and criminal/traffic matters. A separate restricted-access system (eaccess.dupagecircuitclerk.gov) gives registered users more detailed case information than the public lookup. Document images are not universally available online; older or non-e-filed documents require a request to the clerk.
Which clerk has your record
In Illinois, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Illinois page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| Appellate Court (5 districts) | Appeals from circuit-court civil and criminal judgments; Interlocutory appeals; Administrative review in some case types | Clerk of the relevant Appellate Court district |
| Circuit Courts (25 judicial circuits) | Felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; Civil suits of any amount; Divorce, custody, and other family cases | Circuit Clerk of the county (elected countywide) |
Request records in person or by mail
DuPage County clerk offices
DuPage County Judicial Office Facility, 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187-0707
Phone: Civil: (630) 407-8700; Criminal/Traffic: (630) 407-8600
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., except court holidays
Contact details were taken from the office's website and are re-checked on a schedule; confirm hours before visiting.
In person or by mail. Contact the Civil Department for civil, family, and probate files, or the Criminal/Traffic Department for criminal and traffic files, at 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187-0707. Include the case number, the documents needed, and whether certified copies are required.
Online. Registered users can view more case detail through the clerk's restricted access system; e-filed documents from the case may be viewable there depending on case type and access rules.
Fees. Copy and certification fees follow the Clerks of Courts Act (705 ILCS 105); call the relevant department to confirm the current per-page rate before mailing payment.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Illinois |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | Set by the clerk — ask when you request |
| Certified copy | Set by the clerk — ask when you request |
Circuit clerk fees, including copy and certification fees, are set under the Clerks of Courts Act (705 ILCS 105), which gives minimum-and-maximum ranges by county population (Section 27.1a for counties under 500,000 people, Section 27.2 for counties between 500,000 and 3,000,000). Because each county board can set its own fee within that range, the actual per-page and certification cost varies by county — confirm the current amount with the circuit clerk before sending payment.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Illinois court records are presumed open, but several categories will not appear in a public search:
The Illinois guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
Who keeps DuPage County court records?
The 18th Judicial Circuit Court Clerk keeps all case types filed in DuPage County — criminal, civil, family, probate, and traffic — from a single office in Wheaton.
How do I search a DuPage County case online?
Use the case lookup tools on the Circuit Clerk's website. Detailed case information beyond the basic lookup requires a free registration on the clerk's restricted-access system.
What are the DuPage Circuit Clerk's office hours?
The office is open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except on court holidays.
Are civil and criminal DuPage County records handled by the same office?
Yes, both are kept by the Circuit Clerk, but the office is organized into separate Civil and Criminal/Traffic Departments with different phone numbers in the same Wheaton building.
Sources
- 18th Judicial Circuit Court Clerk — DuPage County — https://www.dupagecircuitclerk.gov/
- DuPage County Circuit Clerk — Restricted Case Information — https://eaccess.dupagecircuitclerk.gov/
- DuPage Courts — Illinois Courts overview — https://www.dupagecourts.gov/18th_judicial_circuit_court/about/illinois_courts.php
- State of Illinois Office of the Illinois Courts — https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/
- Illinois Courts — Circuit Court overview — https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/circuit-court/
- re:SearchIL (Illinois Supreme Court document access portal) — https://researchil.tylerhost.net/CourtRecordsSearch/Home
- Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification — Name-Based Background Checks — https://isp.illinois.gov/BureauOfIdentification/NameBased
- Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification — Fee Schedule — https://isp.illinois.gov/BureauOfIdentification/FeeSchedule
- Illinois Supreme and Appellate Court Opinions Search — https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/top-level-opinions/
- 20 ILCS 2630 — Criminal Identification Act — https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/ILCS/Articles?ActID=350&ChapterID=5
- 705 ILCS 105 — Clerks of Courts Act — https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/ILCS/Articles?ActID=1847&ChapterID=50
- Northern District of Illinois — U.S. District Court — https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/
- PACER — Federal court records — https://pacer.uscourts.gov/
See also: all Illinois counties.