Search DuPage County Family Court Records

DuPage County family court records are managed by the Circuit Clerk's Office in Wheaton. With a population over 930,000, DuPage County handles a large volume of family law cases each year. These records include divorce filings, child custody orders, child support cases, and other domestic relations matters. You can search for family court records in DuPage County through the clerk's office, the state's Re:SearchIL system, or by requesting copies by mail. This page covers how to find these records, what the fees are, and where to get help if you need it.

DuPage County Circuit Clerk Office

Candice Adams serves as the DuPage County Circuit Clerk. The DuPage County Clerk's Office is the primary source for all court records in the county. The mailing address is P.O. Box 707, Wheaton, IL 60187. Call them at 630-407-8700. The office is open Monday through Friday during normal business hours.

DuPage County is one of the largest counties in Illinois by population. The court system sees a high number of family law filings. Staff at the clerk's office handle requests for divorce records, custody files, and other family court documents on a regular basis. Walk-in visits tend to be the fastest way to get copies. Bring a case number if you have one. If you only have names, the clerk can search their system to find the right file.

DuPage County also has a dedicated page for marriage and divorce records. This page explains the difference between a divorce decree, a divorce certificate, and a marriage license. Each serves a different purpose. A decree shows the terms of the divorce. A certificate is a summary document often needed for name changes or remarriage.

How to Search DuPage County Family Records

There are multiple ways to search family court records in DuPage County. The Re:SearchIL portal lets you look up documents filed through the state's e-filing system. You need to make a free account. Once logged in, you can search by party name or case number. Documents cost $0.10 per page to view, with a cap of $3 per document. If you are a party to your own case, you can see your records for free.

In-person visits to the clerk's office in Wheaton are another option. The staff can pull up any family court case in the county's system. You can view the file at the office, and if you need copies, they will print them for the standard fees. You can also request records by mail. Write to the Circuit Clerk at P.O. Box 707, Wheaton, IL 60187. Include the case number or party names, along with payment for copies.

Note: The Re:SearchIL system may not have older DuPage County family court records that were filed before electronic filing became required.

DuPage County Record Copy Fees

Copy fees in DuPage County are set by 705 ILCS 105, the Clerks of Courts Act. The first page is $2. Pages two through twenty cost $0.50 each. After page twenty, it drops to $0.25 per page. If you need a certified copy of a family court record, the certification fee is $6 per document. The clerk can also charge up to $6 per year for searches through the records.

Viewing case information at a public terminal is free. The fees only apply when you ask for printed copies or certified documents. For people who need certified copies for legal purposes, such as proving a divorce for a name change or remarriage, the $6 certification fee is the key cost to keep in mind.

Family Court Record Types in DuPage County

DuPage County handles all standard family court case types. Divorce is filed as a dissolution of marriage case under 750 ILCS 5. These files include the initial petition, responses, financial affidavits, any parenting plans, and the final judgment. Custody matters are now handled under the allocation of parental responsibilities framework. Child support orders are either part of a divorce case or filed as separate actions.

Other family records include orders of protection, which are filed when someone seeks legal protection from a household member. Paternity cases establish the legal father of a child. Name change petitions connected to family matters are also in the system. DuPage County's large population means the court processes thousands of these cases every year.

DuPage County Court Records Images

The screenshot below shows the DuPage County Clerk homepage, where you can find information about court services and record requests.

This page provides links to various clerk services, including how to request copies of family court records filed in DuPage County.

The next image shows the DuPage County marriage and divorce records page, which explains how to get copies of divorce decrees and marriage licenses.

This resource breaks down the differences between divorce decrees and certificates, and tells you which office handles each type of record in DuPage County.

Access Rules for DuPage County

Family court records in DuPage County are generally public. Under 5 ILCS 160, you have the right to see public records. That means you can go to the clerk's office and ask to view a family court file even if you are not involved in the case. Marriage records are public too. Anyone can request a copy.

Some family records have limits though. Juvenile cases, adoptions, and mental health filings are not available to the public. Sealed cases are completely hidden from search results. Documents with sensitive personal info, like Social Security numbers or bank account details, get redacted before public viewing. The Illinois Supreme Court's Remote Access Policy also restricts what family case types can be seen through online portals versus in person at the courthouse.

Note: Certified divorce records from DuPage County are available from the Circuit Clerk, while non-certified copies can come from the Illinois Department of Public Health.

DuPage County Legal Resources

Illinois Legal Aid Online has free guides covering divorce, custody, and child support in Illinois. They also host forms you can use if you are filing without a lawyer. The Illinois Court Help portal gives live help through chat and phone for anyone navigating the court system.

For filing family court cases, DuPage County uses the statewide eFileIL system. All civil filings go through this platform. You create an account, upload your documents, and submit them to the court. The clerk's office can answer questions about the process.

Cities in DuPage County

DuPage County includes several major cities. Family court records for residents of these cities are all filed through the DuPage County Circuit Clerk in Wheaton. Cities with their own pages on this site include Naperville, Wheaton, and Downers Grove. No matter which city you live in, DuPage County handles all family court filings at the county level.

Nearby Counties

DuPage County is in the Chicago suburbs. If a case was filed in a different county, you need to search there instead. Neighboring counties include Cook County, Kane County, Kendall County, and Will County. Each keeps its own set of family court records. The county where the case was filed is where the records are stored.