Process Server & Court Filing in Bay County, MI

Courts we file and serve in

3 Bay County courthouses

E-filing required: Not available (paper filing only)
New civil complaint fee: $150.00 (circuit court civil filing fee, per MCL 600.2529(1)(a); effective February 2025)
Family law petition fee: $150.00 (divorce/domestic relations filed as a circuit civil case, per MCL 600.2529; additional Friend of the Court fees may apply)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule

18th Circuit Court1230 Washington Ave., Bay City, MI 48708(989) 895-4265Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile

74th District Court1230 Washington Ave., Bay City, MI 48708(989) 895-4232Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

Bay County Probate Court1230 Washington Ave., Bay City, MI 48708(989) 895-4205Probate

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Bay County court information on 1Court

Our services in Bay County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Bay County for law firms across the country. We cover all 3 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.

Process serviceSame-day service attempts on rush orders; standard orders in 1 to 3 business days.Proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order, with photo confirmation on personal service.Court filing and e-filingSame-day filings before clerk cutoff times.Conformed copies delivered within hours.Records retrieval and subpoenasSame-day records pickup in most jurisdictions.Subpoena preparation, service and follow-up.Court reportingCertified reporters, videography and trial support.InvestigationsSkip tracing, asset searches and background checks.

Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote

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How to start an order

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Submit your documentsUpload through our portal or send by secure email. Your dedicated coordinator confirms intake.

Track every stepReal-time status updates, photographic confirmations, and electronic proof delivery as work completes.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Bay County?

1Court lists e-filing in Bay County as: Not available (paper filing only). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Bay County courthouses hear civil cases?

18th Circuit Court, 74th District Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Bay County?

$150.00 (circuit court civil filing fee, per MCL 600.2529(1)(a); effective February 2025), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Bay County?

Same-day service attempts are available on rush orders. Standard orders complete in 1 to 3 business days, with a proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order.

How is Bay County service priced?

We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.

Process service and court filing in Bay County, Michigan