Request Copies
To Request an Emailed Document
If you are requesting a certified copy, emailed certified copies only include a printed version of the Court's seal. This is sufficient for some agencies, but other agencies require an actual hand-crimped, raised seal certification to verify authenticity. If you require a raised seal certification follow the second set of instructions to have your document mailed.
- Email request to [email protected]. Include
the following information:
- Your name, phone number & email address
- Case Number, Party Names, Document Title, File Date
- Specify that you want an emailed copy
- Do you want a certified copy? Yes or No
- Amount due for copies will be emailed back to you at the email address provided. Please wait for a reply BEFORE making payment. Electronic copy fees charged at same rate as hard copies per Administrative Order, $2.00 for first page, $.50 per page for next 19 pages, $.25 per page for additional pages. The credit card vendor charges a convenience fee for the service. This fee is not charged or collected by the Circuit Clerk.
- Upon payment, document will be emailed to you in PDF format.
If you do not have all information a $6 search fee may be added to the amount. To expedite the process please supply as much information as possible.
To Request a Mailed Document
Some agencies require a certification which includes a raised seal on the document to verify its authenticity. If you require a certified document with a raised seal please specify that in your emailed request. Documents with a raised seal can only be mailed.
-
- Email request to [email protected]. Include the following information:
- Your name, address, phone number & email address
- Case Number, Party Names, Document Title, File Date
- Specify that you need a mailed copy of the document
- Do you want a certified copy with a raised seal? Then specify certified with raised seal.
- Email request to [email protected]. Include the following information:
If you do not have all information a $6 search fee may be added to the amount. To expedite the process please supply as much information as possible.
- Amount due for copies will be emailed back to you at the email address provided. Please wait for a reply BEFORE making payment. Electronic copy fees charged at same rate as hard copies per Administrative Order, $2.00 for first page, $.50 per page for next 19 pages, $.25 per page for additional pages, $6.00 per document certification. The credit card vendor charges a convenience fee for the service. This fee is not charged or collected by the Circuit Clerk.
- Upon payment, requested hard copies will be mailed to you at the address provided on the envelope sent with your written request.
Options for Payment
- Pay Online Now
- GovPay Net Service Fee List – Accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover & American Express
- Mail payment to:
- McHenry County Circuit Clerk
- Attn: Room 136
- 2200 N. Seminary Avenue
- Woodstock, IL 60098