Aurora Civil Court Records Search
Aurora civil court records are filed in the county where each case arises, primarily Kane County through the 16th Judicial Circuit. Aurora is the second-largest city in Illinois and spans parts of Kane, DuPage, Kendall, and Will counties. Most civil court filings for Aurora go to Kane County, where the Circuit Clerk office is located in Geneva. This page explains how to find civil court records in Aurora and which court to contact.
Aurora Quick Facts
Which County Handles Aurora Civil Court Filings
Aurora spans four counties: Kane, DuPage, Kendall, and Will. The county that handles a civil case depends on where the event that gave rise to the case took place. The majority of Aurora's land and population is in Kane County, so most civil court filings for Aurora go to the Kane County Circuit Clerk in Geneva. The Kane County Circuit Clerk office is at 540 S. Randall Road, St. Charles, IL 60174. Phone is (630) 232-3413. For full details on the Kane County court system, see the Kane County Civil Court Records page.
If your case arises in the DuPage County portion of Aurora, civil filings go to the DuPage County Circuit Clerk at 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187. Phone is (630) 407-8600. That court is in the 18th Judicial Circuit. For cases in the Will County part of Aurora, the 12th Judicial Circuit in Joliet handles filings. The Will County Circuit Court public portal is at ipublic.il12th.org. The small part of Aurora in Kendall County files with the Kendall County Circuit Clerk, which also uses Judici.com for online case search.
When in doubt about which county to use, check any court documents you have received. The county is listed on all court papers. You can also call the Kane County Circuit Clerk at (630) 232-3413 and they can point you to the right office.
| Primary Court | 16th Judicial Circuit, Kane County |
|---|---|
| Kane Clerk Address | 540 S. Randall Road, St. Charles, IL 60174 |
| Kane Phone | (630) 232-3413 |
| Kane Website | kanecountyil.gov/circuitclerk |
| Also Serves | DuPage, Will, and Kendall counties for Aurora areas in those counties |
Searching Aurora Civil Court Records Online
Kane County uses Judici.com for online civil case search. Judici is a statewide system that covers many Illinois counties, and it is free to use. Go to judici.com and select Kane County to search Aurora civil court records filed in that county. You can search by party name, case number, or filing date. Results show case status, hearing dates, and docket entries. Judici does not require an account for basic searches.
If your Aurora civil case is in DuPage County, use the DuPage County Circuit Clerk website at dupagecourts.org/circuit-court-clerk, which also links to Judici for online searches. For Will County Aurora cases, use the Will County public portal at ipublic.il12th.org. The statewide re:SearchIL system at researchil.tylerhost.net also covers many Illinois courts and may show results across multiple counties at once.
The screenshot above shows the Judici multicounty search tool, which is the primary way to look up Aurora civil court records filed in Kane, DuPage, or Kendall counties. This tool is free and does not require you to know which specific county handled the case before you start searching.
What Aurora Civil Court Records Contain
Civil court records in Aurora contain the same core information as all Illinois court files. Each record has the case number, party names, case type, filing date, and court division. The docket shows a running list of every event in the case: filings, hearings, motions, and orders. The paper file at the clerk's office holds the actual documents.
You will find the original complaint or petition, responses, motions, and judgments in the file. Copies of court orders and final judgments are the documents most people need. Not all records are public. Sealed orders, juvenile cases, and adoption records are not open. Social Security numbers and financial account details are redacted from public copies. Under 705 ILCS 105/16(6), civil court records in Illinois are public and open during office hours. You can request copies in person at the Kane County courthouse or by mail.
Filing a Civil Case in Aurora
Civil filings in Aurora go through eFileIL, the mandatory Illinois electronic filing system at efile.illinoiscourts.gov. This applies to all civil case types in Kane, DuPage, Will, and Kendall counties. You register for a free account and then file through an approved Electronic Filing Service Provider. The system runs around the clock, so you can submit filings at any time.
Exemptions apply in certain situations. People who are incarcerated, filers with disabilities that prevent eFiling, and those filing wills may qualify for an exemption. Good cause exemptions are also available. Court forms for civil cases in Illinois are at illinoiscourts.gov/documents-and-forms/approved-forms. If you need to file in person at the Kane County Courthouse in St. Charles, you can do so during regular office hours. Call (630) 232-3413 first to confirm what documents you need to bring.
Fees for Aurora Civil Court Records
Copy fees for civil court records in Aurora follow the standard Illinois schedule under 705 ILCS 105/27.1b. For Kane County, DuPage County, Will County, and Kendall County, the copy fee is up to $6 per page (not the higher Cook County rate). The first page of a certified copy costs $2.00. Pages 2 through 20 cost $0.50 each. Pages after 20 cost $0.25 each. A record search runs up to $6.00 per year searched.
Online access to civil court records through Judici and re:SearchIL is free. As of May 1, 2025, the Illinois Supreme Court suspended the electronic access fee under Supreme Court Rule 313, so online searches through approved portals cost nothing. Fees for paper copies may change over time, so call the Kane County Circuit Clerk at (630) 232-3413 to confirm current rates before visiting the courthouse.
Legal Help in Aurora
Several statewide and local resources can help Aurora residents who need guidance on civil court matters. None of these replace a lawyer, but they can point you in the right direction.
Illinois Court Help is a free phone service at (833) 411-1121, open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Staff speak over 200 languages and can help with court forms, procedure questions, and finding local resources in the Aurora area. The website is at ilcourthelp.gov. Illinois Legal Aid Online at illinoislegalaid.org has guides on getting copies of civil court records and self-help tools for common civil matters. The Illinois Courts self-help page at illinoiscourts.gov/self-help also has forms and step-by-step instructions for people who represent themselves in civil cases.
Nearby Cities
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