The Madison County Law Library and Legal Self-Help Center is available for in-person appointments or remote assistance. If you need to make an appointment or require assistance, please contact the Law Library staff at 618-296-4900 or email us at lawlibrary@co.madison.il.us

See these important instructions if you are filing an Order of Protection or Stalking No Contact during the Self-Help Center's closure due to COVID-19 concerns. It is highly recommended to complete the paperwork prior to arriving at the Courthouse to file.

Civil Division Forms

• Small Claims
• Name Change of an Adult
• Name Change of a Minor and Required Questionnaire
• Mortgage Foreclosure
• Citation to Discover Assets (to Debtor, Bank, or Employer) 
• Emergency Motion to Claim Exemption

• CARES Act Eviction Certification
• Tenants, Lessees, or Residents Declaration
• Eviction Complaint, Order, and Summons
• Notices:
• Notice of Termination for Non-Payment of Rent
• Notice of Termination for Lease Violation
• Notice of Non-Renewal of Lease or Termination of Tenancy
• Getting Help With Your Eviction Case
• Rental Assistance Available or visit Community Development's site here 

Family Division Forms

• Standard Divorce - NO children
  • You may also use one of the programs below to help you complete your documents.
    • Odyssey's Guide & File Interview (complete forms & e-file)
    • Illinois Legal Aid Online's program (complete forms)
• Divorce - WITH children
• Parenting Plan
• Child Support Modification
• Child Support Notice and Order
• Emergency Order of Protection
• Stalking No Contact (no relationship)
• Plenary Order of Protection

Probate Division Forms

• Small Estate Affidavit
• Estate Claim Form
• Guardianship of a Minor
• Guardianship of a Disabled Adult

General Forms

• Application and Order for Waiver of Court Fees
• Answer/Response to Complaint/Petition
• Appearance, Pro Se
• Proof of Delivery
• Pro Se Motion
• Motion to Continue
• Financial Affidavit
• Request and Order for an Interpreter

•  Expungement/Sealing

Additional court forms may be found on the Illinois Supreme Court's website: http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/forms/approved/Circuit.asp

The Madison County Circuit Clerk's page may have additional forms and instructions that can be found here.