About Order of Discharge
To approve the final account of an estate and discharge the personal representative, cancel their bond, and formally close the estate.
When you'd use it: Filed after the final account has been presented and the court finds that all assets have been collected, all claims paid or dismissed, taxes settled, and the estate is ready to be distributed and closed.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Order of Discharge is published as a PDF by the Illinois courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
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Source: mchenrycircuitclerk.org
Link last checked: May 31, 2026
How to file Order of Discharge in Illinois
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Order of Discharge (PR-ORD11) when filed after the final account has been presented and the court finds that all assets have been collected, all claims paid or dismissed, taxes settled, and the estate is ready to be distributed and closed. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Illinois probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Order of Discharge carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Order of Discharge to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Illinois county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).