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Certificate of Service by Circuit Clerk (For Circuit Clerk Use Only)

Illinois · Illinois Supreme Court · Effective June 1, 2026

This form is for the Circuit Clerk's office to use when sending out documents related to a request to clear or seal criminal records. It lists all the different agencies and parties that must receive copies of the request and other forms.

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This form is used by the Circuit Clerk's office after a request to expunge or seal criminal records has been made. The clerk fills it out and signs it to show that the necessary parties were sent the documents.

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Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
This form is for the Circuit Clerk's office to use. The Circuit Clerk will fill it out, sign it, and send the forms.
What does this form prove?
It proves that the Request and any extra forms were sent to all the parties listed on the form.
Is there a fee to use this form?
The text states that forms are free at ilcourts.info/forms.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2026.

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