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Notice of Appeal

Illinois · Illinois Supreme Court

This form is a Notice of Appeal used to tell the court that an appeal is being made from a specific order or judgment. It asks for details about the court, the case, and the person appealing.

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Where this fits in a case

Appeal

Stage: Appeal

This form is used when someone is appealing a decision that was made in a Circuit Court in Illinois.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who can sign this form?
It can be signed by the Appellant, the Attorney for the Appellant, or the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
What information must be included?
The form requires the court where the appeal is from, the name and address of the person appealing, and the date of the judgment or order.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.

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