Logan County Civil Court Records
Logan County civil court records are filed and maintained at the Logan County Circuit Clerk's office in Lincoln, Illinois. The 11th Judicial Circuit handles all civil cases in the county, from small claims and evictions to larger civil suits and domestic relations matters. This page explains how to find Logan County civil court records online, what those records contain, how to get copies, and where to turn for legal help.
Logan County Quick Facts
Logan County Circuit Clerk
The Circuit Clerk for Logan County is Kelly Elias. Her office is located in Lincoln, Illinois, and she is responsible for maintaining all civil court records filed in Logan County. The clerk's office processes new case filings, keeps the official case files, issues certified and plain copies of records, and handles docket entries. This office is the first stop for anyone who needs to access Logan County civil court records in person or by mail.
The office is open Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Staff can help you find a case number, check the status of a case, and tell you what records are available. They cannot give legal advice, but they can point you to the right forms and explain how the filing process works. If you are not sure which office to contact for a specific type of case, calling the clerk is a good place to start.
| Clerk | Kelly Elias |
|---|---|
| Address | P.O. Box 158, Lincoln, Illinois 62656-0158 |
| Phone | (217) 735-2376 |
| Fax | (217) 732-1231 |
| Online Access | Judici.com |
The Logan County Courthouse is located in Lincoln, the county seat. If you plan to visit in person to inspect records or request copies, it is a good idea to call ahead to confirm current hours and any appointment requirements.
Search Logan County Civil Court Records Online
Logan County uses Judici.com for online civil court records access. Judici is a multi-county search platform that serves many Illinois counties from a single interface. You can search Logan County civil court records by party name, case number, or attorney name. No account is required to run a basic search. Results show the case type, filing date, parties, and a docket summary with key events.
The screenshot below shows the Judici multi-county search portal used to access Logan County civil court records.
Judici is a good starting point for most searches. It covers active and historical cases and updates regularly as the clerk's office enters new docket information. Keep in mind that the online docket is a summary, not the full court file. If you need actual documents like complaints, motions, or orders, you will need to contact the clerk's office directly to request copies. The statewide re:SearchIL database is another free option that covers Logan County and many other Illinois courts at once.
What Logan County Civil Court Records Contain
Civil court records in Logan County include the documents and docket entries that make up a court case file. The docket lists every event in a case: filings, hearings, orders, and continuances. Each entry shows the date and a brief description of what happened. This docket is what you see when you search Judici online.
Beyond the docket, the full case file holds the actual documents. You will find the complaint or petition that opened the case, any answers or counterclaims filed by the other side, motions, and court orders. Judgments signed by the judge are in the file too. For cases that went to trial, exhibits and evidence may also be stored with the file. Certified copies of judgments and orders are what most people need when they request Logan County civil court records for legal or financial purposes.
Not all records are open to the public. Adoption files, juvenile records, and cases sealed by court order are not available. Social Security numbers, account numbers, and other sensitive data are redacted from public copies. Under 705 ILCS 105/16(6), standard civil court records in Illinois are public and must be open for inspection during office hours.
Electronic Filing in Logan County
All civil case filings in Logan County must go through the Illinois mandatory eFiling system, eFileIL, at efile.illinoiscourts.gov. This system is available around the clock, so you are not limited to courthouse hours when you need to submit documents. You must register for an account and file through an approved Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP).
The screenshot below shows the eFileIL portal used to submit civil court filings in Logan County.
Exemptions from mandatory eFiling exist for people who are incarcerated, people with disabilities that prevent electronic filing, will filings, juvenile cases, adoption filings, and cases where the court grants an exemption for good cause. If you think you qualify for an exemption, ask the clerk's office. Court forms for civil matters are available through the Illinois Courts forms page at illinoiscourts.gov.
Fees for Logan County Civil Court Records
The fees for copies of Logan County civil court records are set by Illinois law under 705 ILCS 105/27.1b. The first page of a copy costs $2.00. Pages two through twenty cost $0.50 each. Any pages after twenty cost $0.25 each. A record search costs $6.00 per year searched. Certified copies cost more than plain copies. Call the clerk's office at (217) 735-2376 to confirm the current certified copy fee before you visit.
Online access through Judici and re:SearchIL is free. The Illinois Supreme Court suspended the electronic access fee under Supreme Court Rule 313, effective May 1, 2025. That means searching Logan County civil court records online costs nothing as of that date. You only pay copy fees when you request physical or certified copies from the clerk.
Legal Help for Logan County Residents
The clerk's office can help you find records, but it cannot give legal advice. If you need help understanding civil court records in Logan County or need guidance on a civil case, several free resources are available.
Illinois Court Help is a free statewide service run by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice. Call (833) 411-1121, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The website is ilcourthelp.gov. Staff speak more than 200 languages and can walk you through how civil cases work, help you fill out forms, and point you to local resources. This service is open to everyone, not just low-income residents.
Illinois Legal Aid Online at illinoislegalaid.org has a step-by-step guide on how to get copies of your court records at this link. The site also has self-help tools for common civil matters. The Illinois Courts self-help page at illinoiscourts.gov/self-help is another good starting point for people who want to handle their own civil cases in Logan County.
Cities in Logan County
Logan County residents file civil court records at the Logan County Circuit Clerk's office in Lincoln, the county seat. Towns in the county include Lincoln, Atlanta, Broadwell, Chestnut, Elkhart, Hartsburg, Latham, Middletown, Mount Pulaski, New Holland, Owaneco, and Weldon. None of these communities have a population over 50,000, so civil filings for all of them go through the same courthouse in Lincoln.
Nearby Counties
If you are not sure whether a case was filed in Logan County or an adjacent county, check the courthouse address on any court documents you received. Logan County borders several other Illinois counties.