Lake County Courthouse
Filing information for Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan, IL. Part of the Lake County small claims court system.
E-Filing
✓ Available
Max Claim
$10,000
Courthouse Details
Lake County Courthouse
18 N. County Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Area Served
All of Lake County
How to File at Lake County Courthouse
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: As of January 1, 2018, e-filing is mandatory for all civil cases in Illinois, including those in Lake County. Filers must choose a certified Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP) to submit their documents to the court.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee 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, see the full Illinois small claims court guide →