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Letter to the Sheriff

Illinois · Illinois Supreme Court · Effective September 1, 2025

This form is a letter that a person sends to the Sheriff's office to ask them to deliver (serve) a Summons and Complaint or Petition to another person. It requires the sender to include copies of the documents and payment for the service.

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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 when a person needs the Sheriff to officially deliver legal papers to a defendant or respondent in a case.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The form is filled out by the person who is sending the documents to the Sheriff to be served. It is not filed with the Circuit Clerk.
What must be included when sending this letter?
The sender must include copies of the Summons and Complaint or Petition, payment for the sheriff's fee, and a self-addressed, stamped envelope for the Proof of Service.
Does this form cost money?
The sender must include payment for the sheriff's fee, unless they have an Order for Waiver of Court Fees.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2025.

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