(a) Upon the entry of an order of default, the attorney for the moving party shall immediately give notice thereof to each party who has appeared, against whom the order was entered, or such party's attorney of record. However, the failure of the attorney to give the notice does not impair the force, validity or effect of the order. (b) The notice shall contain the title, number, court, date of entry, name of the judge, and state that the order was one of default. The notice may be given by postal card or in any manner provided by rules. (c) In the case of an action for foreclosure of a mortgage or a deed in trust, in addition to the information required by subsection (b) of this Section the notice shall state that the defendant or defendants may redeem the property within the time and in the manner provided by law. (d) No notice of the entry of an order of dismissal for want of prosecution shall be necessary provided plaintiff has been notified in advance that the court is considering the entry of such an order, unless required by local rule.
2-1302.Notice of entry of default order.
Article II. Civil Practice · Part 13. Judgment · Not amended since adoption on record · Last verified July 20, 2026
In one sentenceSection 2-1302 requires prompt notice when a default order is entered, spells out what that notice must say, and excuses notice for a dismissal for want of prosecution.
Full Text of 735 ILCS 5/2-1302
Plain-English Summary
The attorney for the party who won a default order must immediately notify each appearing party against whom it was entered, or that party's attorney of record. Skipping the notice doesn't undo the order -- it stays valid regardless.
The notice has to include the case title, number, court, entry date, and judge, and state plainly that the order was one of default. It can go out by postcard or any other method the rules allow. In a mortgage or trust-deed foreclosure, the notice must also tell the defendant about the redemption right, and the time and manner for exercising it.
No notice is required for an order dismissing a case for want of prosecution, so long as the plaintiff already had advance warning the court was considering that step -- unless a local rule says otherwise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has to send notice after a default order is entered in Illinois?
The attorney for the moving party, immediately.
Does failing to send notice undo the default order?
No, the failure to give notice doesn't impair the order's force, validity, or effect.
What information must the default notice include?
The case title, number, court, date of entry, the judge's name, and a statement that the order was one of default.
What extra notice is required in a mortgage foreclosure default?
The notice must also state that the defendant may redeem the property within the time and manner provided by law.
Is notice required before a case is dismissed for want of prosecution?
No, so long as the plaintiff already received advance notice that the court was considering the dismissal, unless a local rule requires it.
Amendment History
(Source: P.A. 84-614.)
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Illinois Compiled Statutes, Illinois General Assembly / Legislative Reference Bureau. Last verified July 20, 2026.
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