Cook County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Cook County, IL. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Chicago area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$10,000
Courts (6)
6 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Richard J. Daley Center (First Municipal District — City of Chicago)
50 W. Washington St., Room 601
Chicago, IL 60602
Other Courthouse Locations
Bridgeview Courthouse (District 5)
10220 S. 76th Ave.
Bridgeview, IL 60455
Markham Courthouse (District 6)
16501 S. Kedzie Pkwy.
Markham, IL 60428
Maywood Courthouse (District 4)
1500 Maybrook Dr.
Maywood, IL 60153
Rolling Meadows Courthouse (District 3)
2121 Euclid Ave.
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Skokie Courthouse (District 2)
5600 Old Orchard Rd.
Skokie, IL 60077
How to File in Cook County
E-filing available
This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
Ready to get your money back?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Illinois small claims court guide →