Court & Hearings

Explains electronic filing, or e-filing. Includes an overview of the process, how to get started, and how to get help.

Learn how to prepare your documents, the steps to e-file them, and confirm that your filing was accepted by the court.

Commonly asked questions about e-filing in Illinois.

This Easy Form makes an Appearance that tells the court and the other parties that you are participating in a court case. It can also make a Jury Request if you want a jury to decide your case. The Easy Form can e-file your forms if you are using a fee waiver.

This Easy Form helps you tell the court why you are not able to e-file forms into your circuit court case. It makes a Certification for Exemption from E-filing.

This Easy Form helps you tell the court why you are not able to e-file forms into your appellate court case. It makes the Certification for Exemption from E-filing - Appellate Court.

This Easy Form helps you tell the court why you are not able to e-file forms into your case in the Supreme Court of Illinois. It makes the Certification for Exemption from E-filing - Supreme Court.

Learn about how you can qualify for free and low-cost internet access.

As of 2018, all civil cases filed in Illinois must be filed electronically. How to e-file a civil case in the 6th District Circuit Court in Cook (Markham) County. Instructions cover necessary steps to take ahead of time as the e-filing process.