| Court Name |
Vermilion County Circuit Court |
Court Address
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7 N Vermilion St Danville, Illinois 61832
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-217-554-7700 Fax +1-217-554-1914 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.vercounty.org/circuit-clerk/ |
| Local Rules |
https://www.vercounty.org/circuit-clerk/legal-forms/probate-division/ |
| Court Forms |
https://www.vercounty.org/circuit-clerk/legal-forms/probate-division/ |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for Vermilion County probate filings are set by the court and depend on the documents involved. See the official links above for the current schedule. |
| Hours Open |
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Summary of Services |
Illinois law calls for a representative in Vermilion County to be bonded in most cases, with the amount often set at one and a half times the value of the personal estate. A will can waive the requirement. |
| Court History |
Illinois uses the Circuit Court for probate. The court serving Vermilion County hears estates, guardianships, and related matters. Probate matters for Vermilion County are handled by Vermilion County Circuit Court in Danville. Case information for Vermilion County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
Some Vermilion County estates cannot close until missing or unknown heirs are located and notified. If that applies to your case, we can refer you to licensed investigators across the country who specialize in heir searches. When you are ready for the bond itself, we issue executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Illinois, often the same day. Apply online to begin. |