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APPLICATIONS WILL BE UNAVAILABLE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026, 8:00 PM TO SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2026, 4:00 AM
APPLICATIONS WILL BE UNAVAILABLE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026, 8:00 PM TO SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2026, 4:00 AM
The Clerk of the Circuit Court e-Citation Pilot Program is now live, reducing moving traffic violation processing from 7-10 days to 24-48 hours. Find out if your municipality is included here.
Clerk's Office does not send unsolicited notices with QR codes to make payments. Click here for more information
Second Chance Summit for the expungement and sealing fair is on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Pre-registration is Closed on September 25, 2026, at 12:00 PM
Are you interested in learning about job opportunities within the Clerk's Office? Come out to the 8th District Commissioner and 35th Ward Community Job Fair to speak with our team, learn more about our resources, and more.
Are you interested in learning more about the career opportunities within the Clerk's Office? Come out to the Fall Citywide Career Fair! Our team will be available to answer questions and provide resources.
The Clerk's Office is taking the Clerk of the Circuit Court Mobile Unit to the Mount Prospect Public Library. This Mobile Unit is designed to help you understand your legal rights using Illinois Legal Aid Online (ILAO). You will have access to attorney‐written articles, step‐by‐step guides, and resources.
The Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County strives to serve the public with excellence. Our goal is to provide efficient, transparent, and technologically advanced court services to all participants in the judicial system, ensuring an accurate and complete court record, strong financial stewardship, and equal access to justice for all. Our dedicated workforce reflects the diversity of our communities and is committed to delivering exceptional service and upholding the integrity of the judicial process.