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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)
- You may also use one of the programs below to help you complete your documents.
- 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
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
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.