Process Server & Court Filing in Clinton County, MI

Courts we file and serve in

3 Clinton County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory at Clinton County 65A District Court per MiFILE court list; 29th Circuit Court not confirmed on the MiFILE mandatory list
E-filing system: MiFILE (Tyler Technologies)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $150 to file a civil complaint in circuit court (claims over $25,000), per MCL 600.2529(1)(a); Michigan statewide fee table effective February 2025
Small claims fee: District court (65A): $25 up to $600; $45 for $600.01-$1,750; $65 over $1,750, per MCL 600.8420, plus $5 e-filing system fee
Family law petition fee: $150 filing fee (MCL 600.2529) plus $80 Friend of the Court fee collected at filing when applicable (e.g. cases with minor children)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

29th Circuit Court - Clinton (Clinton County Courthouse)100 E. State St., St. Johns, MI 48879(989) 224-5130Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile

65A District Court100 E. State Street, St. Johns, MI 48879(989) 224-5150Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

Clinton County Probate Court (Clinton County Courthouse)100 E. State St., St. Johns, MI 48879(989) 224-5190Probate

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 30, 2026. Clinton County court information on 1Court

Our services in Clinton County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Clinton 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.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Clinton County?

1Court lists e-filing in Clinton County as: Mandatory at Clinton County 65A District Court per MiFILE court list; 29th Circuit Court not confirmed on the MiFILE mandatory list. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Clinton County courthouses hear civil cases?

29th Circuit Court - Clinton (Clinton County Courthouse), 65A District Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$150 to file a civil complaint in circuit court (claims over $25,000), per MCL 600.2529(1)(a); Michigan statewide fee table effective February 2025, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Clinton 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 Clinton 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 Clinton County, Michigan