Illinois · Ogle County

Small Claims Court in Ogle 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 Ogle 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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Ogle County

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

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Oregon
Ogle County Circuit Court
106 S 5th St # 300, Oregon, IL, 61061
(815) 732-1130

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 Ogle County are handled at Ogle County Circuit Court in Oregon. Ogle County covers 16 ZIP codes, including the Baileyville, Byron and Chana 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 Ogle County

Small claims in Ogle County

Residents of Ogle County, Illinois, who wish to file a small claims case do so through the Illinois Small Claims Court, which handles claims of up to $10,000. Cases are heard at the Ogle County Circuit Court, located at 106 S 5th St # 300 in Oregon, 61061. The clerk's office operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. The court can be reached at (815) 732-1130, and information is posted at https://www.oglecountyil.gov/. Electronic filing is available. The county has a population of 51,345 and covers communities including Byron, Forreston, Mount Morris, Polo, Rochelle, and Stillman Valley, along with ZIP codes such as 61010, 61047, 61054, and 61068. Ogle County lies near Winnebago County, Lee County, and Stephenson County, so parties living near those county lines may find that the Oregon courthouse is the venue serving the Ogle County side of the boundary.

Where Ogle County hears these cases

Ogle County Circuit Court

106 S 5th St # 300, Oregon, IL 61061
Hours
Monday to Friday8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Ogle County at a glance

Population51,345
Court sits inOregon
Court systemIllinois Small Claims Court
Claim limit$10,000
ZIP codes in county16
Towns and cities16
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in Ogle County

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

Baileyville, Byron, Chana, Creston, Davis Junction, Forreston, Holcomb, Leaf River, Lindenwood, Monroe Center, Mount Morris, Oregon, Polo, Rochelle, Stillman Valley, Woosung.

ZIP codes:

60113610076101061015610206103061043610476104961052610546106161064610686108461091

Ogle County in context

Ogle County is the 28th most populous of Illinois's 102 counties, with about 51,345 residents. Ogle County Circuit Court, in Oregon, is about 11 miles from the Winnebago County courthouse in Rockford.

Nearby counties

If the other side lives just over the county line, the case may belong next door:

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The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Ogle 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 Ogle 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

Ogle 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 Ogle County Circuit Court.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Ogle County Circuit Court, 106 S 5th St # 300, Oregon, IL 61061. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (815) 732-1130.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Baileyville, Byron, Chana, Creston, Davis Junction, Forreston, Holcomb, Leaf River, Lindenwood, Monroe Center, Mount Morris, Oregon, Polo, Rochelle, Stillman Valley, Woosung.

Official sources

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

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