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​​Frequently Asked Questions​​​

​Going to Court

Where can I find my court date, courtroom number, and judge information?​

Go to the Kane Court Partners website

  • ​Select the Find My Court Date​ tab to search by your name or case number
  • Sign up for helpful Hearing Reminders​
Go to Kane County Circuit Clerk Electronic Services​​
  • Select Search Court Records​ ​​to search by your name or case number
  • ​Call Kane County Circuit Clerk's Office at​ 630-232-3413 

How do I attend my court hearing by Zoom? What if I need help?

  • Go to the Zoom Court Directory​​​
  • Select Join Hearing for the courtroom you are scheduled in​
  • Call the Kane County Law Library at 630-406-7126 if you need help​
​Where can I get in-person help eFiling court paperwork?​

  • Computers and scanners are available to use
  • Staff can help you eFile your paperwork
  • Staff cannot help you with filling out your forms
  • Computers and scanners are available to use​
  • Clerks can help you eFile your paperwork
  • Clerks cannot help with filling out forms

Which courthouse has free childcare?

The Kane County Judicial Center is the only Kane County courthouse that has free childcare. Book an appointment at The Children's Waiting Room​ ​

How do I schedule a wedding at one of the two courthouses that offer ceremonies?

  • Go to Wedding Ceremonies​ to schedule your date on the online scheduling tool
  • Weddings are offered at the Kane County Courthouse (3rd Street) and at the Kane County Judicial Center Courthouse​

If my case is scheduled for 9:00 a.m., why wasn't it called until 10:15 a.m.?

Cases are scheduled at various times of the day. Many cases are scheduled for the same time. If you are scheduled to appear at 9:00 a.m. you can be called anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 12 noon, depending on the number of people appearing in court. Please note, it is important to arrive in court on time since a roll call and general information regarding court procedures and services may begin before court convenes.​

What if the judge tells me I need to read the Administrative Orders for my case type?

​ Administrative Orders by case type are on the Kane County Circuit Clerk's website

About your Case Type (specific court division questions​)

What if I have an Eviction case?

What if I have a Divorce/Family case?

​Find helpful information on the Kane County Law Library's Divorce or Family Law issue webpage

What if I have a Small Claims case?

Find helpful information on the Kane County Law Library's Small Claims Court​ webpage 

What if I need an Order of Protection or to seek a Protective Order?

Go to the Orders of Protection, Domestic Violence, and Protect​ive Orders​ webpage to find information on seeking protection in Kane County

How can I order a transcript from my court hearing?

  • Fill out and submit the Transcript Request Form to order a transcript from a proceeding covered by an official court reporter of the 16th Judicial Circuit
  • For more information, go to Court Transcripts

About Courthouse Wedding Ceremonies

​ ​​How many people can attend my wedding?​​

​There is no limit on how many people may attend a wedding.

Can I take pictures of the ceremony in the courtroom?

This is up to the Judge who is performing your ceremony. You may, however, take photos when you are outside of the Courthouse building.

Do I have to have witnesses?

No, you do not have to have witnesses.

Who performs the wedding ceremony?

A Kane County Judge will perform your ceremony. Judges rotate on a daily basis.

What should we expect for the ceremony?

You will be married by an assigned judge in a courtroom.  It is not a private ceremony, courtrooms are open to the public. The ceremony will take about 15 minutes.

How do I schedule a wedding at one of the two courthouses that offer ceremonies?

  • Go to Wedding Ceremonies​ to schedule your date on the online scheduling tool
  • Weddings are offered at the Kane County Courthouse (3rd Street) and at the Kane County Judicial Center Courthouse​

Where is the location of the ceremony?

There are two courthouse locations where weddings are performed. You can choose when you schedule your date.

Are interpreters provided for the ceremony?
No, if you need an interpreter, you must bring someone with you who can interpret for you.

Are we expected to write out vows?

No, but you can if you want to

What if I am late?

Weddings will not be performed after 4:00 p.m.​

What do I need to bring?
Photo identification and the folder you received from the Kane County Clerk​'s Office​.

How much does it cost?
Wedding ceremonies cost $10 which you will pay to the Circuit Clerk when checking in.​ Only cash is accepted.

Can we bring food or decorations?

No

How d​o I change my name to include my new spouse's name? 

​​Once you receive the certified copy of your marriage certificate from the Kane ​County Clerk's Office​ (this may take up to 2 weeks after your marriage), you will need to take the certified copy with you to whatever agency or institution with whom you would like your name changed (bank, driver's license facility, social security office) as proof of your legal marriage. ​​