Civil Papers

Fee Information - Fees to serve a summons are based on the number of miles from the courthouse.  This link will show you the fees to serve papers in Adams county.

The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is open during normal business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to serve the public. The phone number is (217) 277-2209.

Papers for service are brought into the Sheriff’s Office by courier delivery, U.S. Mail, the filing attorney or the plaintiff/petitioner.

For mail delivery please send to:

Adams County Sheriff’s Office
Attn: Civil Process
535 Vermont St
Quincy, IL 62301