Illinois · Adams County

Small Claims Court in Adams County

A complete filing guide.

Small claims court is where money disputes are resolved on simplified procedures, with a filing fee set by the court and a hearing before a judge.

Below: the claim limit, the court's filing fee, the courthouse with its hours and phone, the towns and ZIP codes this county covers, and how to file. Squabble prepares the paperwork and files it for you.

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Local Courts

Where to file small claims in Adams County

Small claims here are heard at the courthouse below. When you file, the court confirms the right location for your case.

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Adams County

Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.

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Quincy
Adams County Circuit Court: Small Claims Division
521 Vermont St, Quincy, IL, 62301
(217) 277-2100

Confirm the courthouse before you file. The court's own small-claims page carries its current filing location and hours, and Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.

Small claims filings from Adams County are handled at Adams County Circuit Court: Small Claims Division in Quincy. Adams County covers 17 ZIP codes, including the Camp Point, Clayton and Coatsburg areas.

E-filing

Yes

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

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Filing in Adams County

Small claims in Adams County

Residents of Adams County, Illinois, who wish to file a small claims case can do so through the Illinois Small Claims Court, which handles claims up to $10000. Cases are heard at the Adams County Circuit Court: Small Claims Division, located at 521 Vermont St in Quincy, 62301. The court office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM and is closed on Saturday and Sunday. The clerk's office can be reached at (217) 277-2100, and further information is posted at http://www.co.adams.il.us/. The court serves a county of 64,109 people and covers communities including Camp Point, Clayton, Golden, Liberty, Mendon, Payson, and Ursa, along with ZIP codes such as 62305, 62320, 62339, and 62360. Adams County lies near Brown County, Pike County, and Hancock County. Electronic filing is available for small claims matters in this county, in addition to filings made in person at the courthouse in Quincy during regular business hours.

Where Adams County hears these cases

Adams County Circuit Court: Small Claims Division

521 Vermont St, Quincy, IL 62301
Hours
Monday to Friday8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed
Court siteco.adams.il.us

Adams County at a glance

Population64,109
Court sits inQuincy
Court systemIllinois Small Claims Court
Claim limit$10,000
ZIP codes in county17
Towns and cities15
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in Adams County

A case filed here usually comes from one of these communities:

Camp Point, Clayton, Coatsburg, Fowler, Golden, La Prairie, Liberty, Lima, Loraine, Mendon, Paloma, Payson, Plainville, Quincy, Ursa.

ZIP codes:

6230162305623066232062324623256233862339623466234762348623496235162359623606236562376

Adams County in context

Adams County is the 23rd most populous of Illinois's 102 counties, with about 64,109 residents.

Sources for Adams County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Adams County

$10,000
Maximum claim
$10,000 maximum
$40–$200
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Available
E-filing
File electronically
Permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Allowed, not required

Rules set by Illinois

State law sets the rules on what the court can hear, serving the other side, filing deadlines, interest, the hearing and collecting a judgment.

Step by Step

How to file a small claims case in Adams County

Filing fee
$40–$200
File online
Yes, this court accepts small-claims filings online
Where
The courthouse listed above
Or let Squabble file it
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FAQ

Adams County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $10,000.
What does it cost to file?+
$40–$200.
Where do you file?+
At Adams County Circuit Court: Small Claims Division.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Adams County Circuit Court: Small Claims Division, 521 Vermont St, Quincy, IL 62301. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (217) 277-2100.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Camp Point, Clayton, Coatsburg, Fowler, Golden, La Prairie, Liberty, Lima, Loraine, Mendon, Paloma, Payson, Plainville, Quincy, Ursa.

Official sources

Last checked August 2026. Verify current details with the court.

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