Name Change  
    Describes basic steps involved in the process. 

     

    Getting Married at the Court House
    Describes the steps to have a Marriage Ceremony at the Court House.

     

    Finding an Attorney
    This section contains contact information for attorney referral services and legal clinics that offer free or reduced fee services.

     

    Help in Recovering Child Support
    Information on child support including resources to turn to when having difficulty in receiving child support payments.

     

    Domestic Violence
    There are many resources available for helping with a domestic violence situation. This section describes how to obtain an Order of Protection and where to turn for assistance.

     

    Joint Simplified Dissolution of Marriage
    Describes the procedure to obtain a Simplified Dissolution of Marriage when both parties consent to it.

     

    Sheriff Sale Info
    This is a link to the firm that manages the Sheriff Sale.  

     

    Small Claims Court
    Small Claims Court is utilized when small dollar amounts are at issue and both litigants represent themselves without attorneys. This page answers common questions about how this court operates.

     

    How to Expunge or Clear Your Criminal Record

     

    Passports Describes basic steps involved in the process. 

     

    Check Disbursement  Lost Child Support, Bond Refund, and Restitution Checks

     

    Abandoned Property  Money being held by Will County Circuit Clerk 

     

    Adoption Records  Illinois Dept of Public Health

     

    Links  County Departments and Other useful sites

     

    To Contact:
    Will County Court House
    The Office of the Circuit Clerk
    14 W. Jefferson Street
    Joliet, IL 60432
    (815) 727-8592
    circuit_clerk@willcountyillinois.com


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