Locations & Hours

Located in the lower level at the south end of the Lake County Courthouse and Administrative Complex at 18 N County Street, the Lake County Circuit Clerk's Main Branch offers a variety of services and departments. Visitors may enter the building through the new Criminal Court Tower located at 301 Washington Street or through the north entrance of the Court Complex located near the County parking garage.

The following departments and services are available at this location:

Division / ServicePhone NumberDescription
Appeals847-377-3229Files Notices of Appeal
Prepares Appellate Court Record
Processes fees for appeals
Certified Copies847-377-3236Processes payments for certified copies
Certifies copies of court documents and files
Child Support847-377-3324Accepts payments
Provides payment information (Government-issued photo ID needed)
Furnishes paperwork for filing motions and giving notice
Provides information regarding court dates
Provides payment records for parties or attorneys involved in a case
Criminal & Traffic847-377-3250Accepts and processes payment for court fines and fees
Processes motions and other filings for Traffic, Criminal, Conservation, and Ordinance Violations
Provides general information regarding Criminal and Traffic Cases
Processes expungements
Processes bonds instead of driver’s licenses
General / Civil Division847-377-3209Accepts new case filings for all civil cases (Family, Dissolution of Marriage, Name Changes, Chancery, Arbitration, Law Division, Eminent Domain, Miscellaneous Remedy, and Child Support)
Processes payments for new cases, appearances, motions to vacate, jury demands, rejections of arbitration awards, petitions to intervene, and custody modifications
Schedules court dates
Provides general case information
Reviews submitted electronic filings
Passports847-377-3351Services available Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 1:30 pm (last passport application accepted no later than 1 pm, except Court Holidays)
Provides application requirements for obtaining or renewing a passport
Processes applications for new or renewed passports
Probate Division847-377-3260Accepts new case filings for Probate and Guardianship. This includes decedent estates and guardianship of disabled and minor persons and their estates. Responsible for maintaining Wills.
Records Division847-377-3211Provides background checks for immigration/citizenship, employment, and other general purposes
Provides copies of documents or full court records
Facilitates public viewing of court files/records (Government-issued photo ID needed)
Provides general case information (court dates, case status, and docket details)
Accepts and processes fees for marriage ceremonies performed at the courthouse
Small Claims847-377-3226Responsible for the filing of new Small Claims and Law Magistrate cases
Processes post-judgment proceedings
Schedules court dates for SC and LM cases
Provides general court case information
Switchboard847-377-3380Main line to connect callers to the correct departments and individuals in the Circuit Clerk's Office