Bolingbrook Divorce Decree Access
Divorce decree records for Bolingbrook are filed primarily with the Will County Circuit Court in the 12th Judicial Circuit. A small portion of Bolingbrook falls in DuPage County, where filings go to a different court. This page explains how to find the right court, search for cases, and get official records.
Bolingbrook Quick Facts
Where Bolingbrook Divorce Cases Are Filed
Most of Bolingbrook is in Will County. Divorce filings for Will County residents go to the Will County Circuit Court in Joliet, which is the county seat. The circuit clerk is Andrea Chasteen. The courthouse at 100 West Jefferson Street in Joliet handles civil cases, including all dissolution of marriage filings for Will County. Bolingbrook is about 20 miles northeast of Joliet, so a trip to the courthouse is manageable.
A small area of Bolingbrook falls within DuPage County. If you live in that portion, your filing goes to the 18th Judicial Circuit in Wheaton, not to Joliet. The DuPage County Circuit Clerk is Candice Adams, located at 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, phone (630) 407-8700. If you are not sure which county you are in, check your property tax bill or voter registration card, both of which list your county.
| Office | Will County Circuit Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Andrea Chasteen |
| Address | 100 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60432-4399 |
| Phone | (815) 727-8592 |
| Fax | (815) 740-8074 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
The Village of Bolingbrook's official website provides contact information for local government departments and community resources.
The Bolingbrook village site can point you toward local services and help you identify which part of the village falls in which county if you are unsure.
DuPage County Option for Some Residents
If your address is in the DuPage County portion of Bolingbrook, your divorce filing goes to Wheaton, not Joliet. Use the DuPage County Circuit Clerk: Candice Adams, 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, (630) 407-8700. The 18th Judicial Circuit handles DuPage County civil cases including dissolution of marriage. Venue under 750 ILCS 5/ is determined by where either spouse lives, so filing in the right county matters from the start.
When searching for existing records, you may want to check both Will and DuPage counties if you are not certain which county your case was filed in. Both counties participate in online search tools that allow you to check without going in person.
Search Bolingbrook Divorce Records Online
Free online case search is available for both Will and DuPage counties through Judici.com. No account is required. Search by party name or case number. You can select the specific county or search across the platform's coverage area. Results show basic case details including filing date, case type, and status.
re:SearchIL is another free option. It runs a search across multiple Illinois counties at once. This is useful when you want to check Will and DuPage at the same time without running two separate searches. Neither tool provides certified copies. Online results are for locating a case and confirming its existence, not for producing legal documents. Once you find the case, contact the appropriate clerk's office for a certified copy.
Getting Certified Copies in Bolingbrook Cases
Certified copies of a divorce decree come from the circuit clerk in the county where the case was filed. For Will County filers, go to 100 West Jefferson Street in Joliet. Bring the case number or full names of both parties and the approximate filing year. The clerk charges per page for certified copies. Call (815) 727-8592 to confirm current fees before you visit.
For DuPage County filers, contact the Wheaton clerk's office at (630) 407-8700. The process is similar. In both counties, in-person requests for recent cases are typically handled the same day. Mail requests take longer. If you need the document quickly, go in person. Older archived cases may take extra time to retrieve regardless of how you request them.
IDPH Statewide Verification
The Illinois Department of Public Health runs a statewide divorce index from 1962 to the present. For $5, IDPH sends a letter verifying that a divorce took place in Illinois. This is not a certified copy of the decree itself. It works when you need quick confirmation that a divorce occurred but do not need the full court document.
Mail your request to 925 E. Ridgely Ave., Springfield, IL 62702-2737. Include the full names of both parties and approximate year of the divorce. Processing takes 4 to 6 weeks. Call (217) 782-6554 with any questions. If you need the actual decree for legal use, IDPH cannot help with that. Contact the Will County or DuPage County clerk instead.
Illinois Divorce Laws That Apply to Bolingbrook
Illinois law requires only one ground for divorce: irreconcilable differences. You do not prove fault. You show the marriage has permanently broken down. The statute is the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, 750 ILCS 5/. One spouse must have been an Illinois resident for at least 90 days before filing. Six months of living apart creates an irrebuttable presumption of irreconcilable differences under that law.
Court records from the divorce case are generally public records under 735 ILCS 5/. Some parts of a case file can be sealed by court order, but the basic final decree is typically available to anyone who requests it from the clerk. Knowing the county matters here because you must contact the right clerk to get the right records.
Forms, Legal Aid, and eFileIL
Free standardized divorce forms are on the Illinois Courts forms page. These forms work in both Will County and DuPage County. They cover everything from the initial petition to financial disclosure forms. Read the instructions on each form carefully. Both courts have local rules that may add requirements on top of the state forms.
Illinois Legal Aid Online provides free guides on the Illinois divorce process including property division, child support, and maintenance. Will County and DuPage County each have local legal aid resources for residents who qualify for free assistance. Electronic filing through eFileIL is available in both counties. Self-represented filers can submit documents without visiting the courthouse for routine filings. Attorneys have been required to use eFileIL since July 2018.
Nearby Cities
Naperville, Joliet, Aurora, and Downers Grove are close to Bolingbrook and are served by circuit courts in DuPage and Will counties.
Will County Court Records
The Will County page has complete clerk details, the Joliet courthouse address, and guidance on accessing divorce decree records for the primary Bolingbrook filing jurisdiction.