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Approved Statewide Forms — Eviction

The Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice has approved the following forms. All Illinois Courts must accept these forms. Scroll down below the chart for important information on how to fill out these forms, including the need for Adobe and downloading forms to save them properly so that you can electronically file them


Help with rent, legal aid, and mediation services are available

  • Rental assistance is available statewide through the Court-Based Rental Assistance Program (CBRAP). You must have an eviction case in court to apply. Visit www.illinoishousinghelp.org/cbrap for more information and to apply online. If you need additional assistance, call (866) 454-3571 and choose option #2 to speak with a CBRAP agent. The CBRAP call center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Free legal aid and mediation services are also available.
    • Residents outside of Cook County may visit evictionhelpillinois.org, call 855-631-0811, or text eviction to 844-938-4280.
    • Residents in Cook County, including Chicago, may visit cookcountylegalaid.org or call 855-956-5763.
  • For general information about evictions, visit this resource page on Illinois Legal Aid Online.

Special Rules Regarding Eviction Cases

  • All residential eviction summons must include a notice about Court-Based Rental Assistance in English and in Spanish. Check with your local court because they may have additional or different required information (for example, Cook and DuPage counties).
  • Courts may give parties more time to access rental assistance, legal aid, and mediation and continue any eviction matter for good cause shown.

Orders in Eviction Cases

Form Title Notes
Getting Started Different Types of Orders in Eviction Cases Approved 06/2024
How to Use Different Types of Orders in Eviction Cases Approved 06/2024
Agreed Dismissal Order (Case May Be Reinstated if Defendants Violate Agreement) Approved 06/2024
Agreed Settlement Order with Status Date (Defendants Will Move) Approved 06/2024
Agreed Settlement Order with Status Date (Defendants Will Pay & Stay) Approved 06/2024
Compliance (Follow-Up) Order in Eviction Case Approved 02/2021
Eviction Order Approved 06/2024
Judgment for Money Only in Eviction Case Approved 02/2021
Judgement for Defendant in Eviction Case Approved 02/2021

Eviction Complaint Documents

Illinois Legal Aid Online provides a guided interview called an Easy Form that will help you fill out the forms. The Easy Form asks you questions and completes the necessary forms with your answers. It is free to use.

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Form Title Notes
Getting Started Eviction Complaint Approved 06/2024
How to File & Present an Eviction Complaint Approved 06/2024
Notice of Termination for Non-Payment of Rent Approved 12/2021
Notice of Termination for Lease Violation (Other than Non-Payment of Rent) Approved 12/2021
Notice of Non-Renewal of Lease or Termination of Tenancy Approved 11/2021
Demand for Immediate Possession Approved 11/2021
Affidavit of Service of a Demand or Notice Approved 11/2021
Eviction Complaint Approved 06/2024
Affidavit – Supporting Documents Not Attached to Eviction Complaint Approved 08/2020
Eviction Summons Approved 05/2023
Letter to Sheriff (Serving an Eviction Summons & Eviction Complaint) Approved 08/2020
Affidavit for Service by Posting Approved 06/2024
Notice by Posting Requiring Appearance in Pending Eviction Action Approved 08/2020
Court-Based Rental Assistance in English and in Spanish
 Check with your local court because they may have additional or different required information (for example, Cook and DuPage counties).
 

Responding to an Eviction Complaint

Illinois Legal Aid Online provides a guided interview called an Easy Form that will help you fill out the forms. The Easy Form asks you questions and completes the necessary forms with your answers. It is free to use.

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Form Title Notes
Getting Started Responding to an Eviction Complaint Approved 07/2024
How to Respond to an Eviction Complaint Approved 07/2024
Appearance Approved 05/2024
Jury Request Approved 05/2024
Eviction Answer, Defenses, and Counterclaims Approved 06/2024
Eviction Answer Counterclaims Approved 06/2024
Additional Paragraphs for Answer/Response to Complaint/Petition Approved 05/2024
Additional Bad Property Conditions Approved 09/2023
Eviction Answer Additional Affirmative Defenses Approved 06/2024
Additional Proof of Delivery Approved 05/2024

Removing an Eviction Court File from Public Record

Illinois Legal Aid Online provides a guided interview called an Easy Form that will help you fill out the forms. The Easy Form asks you questions and completes the necessary forms with your answers. It is free to use.

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Form Title Notes
Getting Started Motion to Remove Eviction Court File from Public Record Approved 01/2024
How to File and Send a Motion to Remove Eviction Court File from Public Record Approved 06/2024
Motion to Remove Eviction Court File from Public Record Approved 06/2024
Order to Remove Eviction Court File from Public Record Approved 01/2024
Notice of Court Date for Motion Approved 05/2024
Additional Proof of Delivery Approved 05/2024

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All forms are ADA accessible, and you can handwrite or type into the PDF form to fill it out.  IMPORTANT: You will need Adobe Acrobat, or free Adobe Reader XI (or a higher version) in order to save completed forms. You MUST first SAVE/DOWNLOAD each form as a PDF to your computer before you begin. If you fill out a form on a webpage, you will lose your progress.

E-filing: If you are e-filing any of these forms, you will need to "flatten" the form so it cannot be changed after you complete it. You flatten the form in one of two ways:

  1. If you used Adobe Acrobat or Reader to complete your downloaded form (recommended), go to the "File" menu at the top, select "print", and choose "Adobe PDF" or "Print to PDF" from the dropdown menu. You will be told to save the form. This saved form will be "flattened" and you can e-file it.
  2. If you did not use Adobe Acrobat or Reader, your computer will select a software that will allow you to fill out the forms. You will need to look for a "Save as PDF" option. Depending on the software you use, this option may be found in the print dialog box under your "Print" menu option.
  3. Before e-filing any "flattened" form, be sure to open the file to make sure that it looks filled out.