Warren County Divorce Decree Lookup
Warren County divorce decree records are filed with the 9th Judicial Circuit Court Clerk in Monmouth. You can search cases online through Judici.com and re:SearchIL, get certified copies from the clerk's office, or use the IDPH statewide index to verify a divorce on record in Illinois.
Warren County Quick Facts
Circuit Clerk Office in Monmouth
Denise L. Schreck is the Warren County Circuit Court Clerk. Her office is the official keeper of all court records in the county, including dissolution of marriage cases in the 9th Judicial Circuit. Certified copies of divorce decrees must come from this office. Staff can search by party name or case number.
| Office | Warren County Circuit Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Denise L. Schreck |
| Address | 100 West Broadway, Monmouth, IL 61462-1795 |
| Phone | (309) 734-5179 |
| Fax | (309) 734-4151 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
To request copies in person, bring a valid photo ID and know the names of both parties. For mail requests, write to 100 West Broadway, Monmouth, IL 61462-1795. Include party names, the year of the divorce, and a check or money order for the fee. Call (309) 734-5179 ahead of time to confirm the current per-page copy fee and certification charge before sending payment.
Warren County Government Resources
The Warren County official website provides access to local government services and department contact information for residents across the county.
The Warren County website lists clerk contact information, office hours, and county resources that can help you prepare for an in-person visit or a records request.
The county site does not host case records directly. You still need to contact the Circuit Clerk's office or use Judici.com to look up individual cases. But the county site is a good place to confirm office locations, verify holiday closures, and find current contact details. If you are preparing a mail request, double-check the clerk's address through the county website before sending anything.
Online Divorce Case Search
Warren County divorce records can be searched at no cost through Judici.com. The portal covers more than 80 Illinois counties. No account is needed. Search by the names of either party or by a case number to pull up case details.
For a broader search, re:SearchIL lets you look across multiple counties at once. This is useful when you are not sure whether the divorce was filed in Warren County or a neighboring county like Knox or Hancock. Both tools are free and do not require registration. They show case status, filing dates, and basic case information but cannot issue certified copies. Use them to find the case number before reaching out to the clerk's office.
IDPH Statewide Verification
The Illinois Department of Public Health offers a statewide divorce index search for $5. The index covers all Illinois divorces from 1962 to the present, including those filed in Warren County.
IDPH sends a verification letter, not the actual decree. Mail requests to 925 E. Ridgely Ave., Springfield, IL 62702-2737. Include both party names and the year of the divorce. Expect 4 to 6 weeks of processing time. Call (217) 782-6554 if you have questions. If you need the actual decree, contact the Warren County Circuit Clerk directly. IDPH is useful when you only need to confirm that a divorce occurred and do not need the full court document.
Illinois Law and Filing Requirements
All Warren County divorces fall under 750 ILCS 5/, the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Illinois requires no fault. The only legal ground for divorce is irreconcilable differences.
Before filing in Warren County, one spouse must have lived in Illinois for 90 days. The petition goes in the county where at least one spouse lives. A separation of six months or more creates an irrebuttable presumption of irreconcilable differences, meaning the court will accept the marriage has broken down without further evidence. Divorce records are public once a case closes, under 735 ILCS 5/, though the court can seal specific portions on request.
Forms, Legal Aid, and eFileIL
Free divorce forms approved for all Illinois courts, including the 9th Circuit, are available on the Illinois Courts forms page. Download them, fill them in, and bring them to the Monmouth courthouse or file them through eFileIL.
Need help understanding what you are filling out? Illinois Legal Aid Online walks you through the process for free, with guides and a document preparation tool. Attorneys in Warren County must use eFileIL for all filings. Self-represented parties can also file online through eFileIL, which allows you to upload documents and pay fees without visiting the courthouse. Sign up for a free account at efile.illinoiscourts.gov.
Nearby Counties
Under Illinois law, divorce must be filed in the county where at least one spouse lives. If Warren County is not the right venue for your situation, check the nearby county pages below.