Process Server & Court Filing in Eaton County, MI

Courts we file and serve in

3 Eaton County courthouses

E-filing required: Not available (paper filing only) - Eaton County Circuit Court is not on MiFILE; limited existing-case pleadings under 100 pages may be emailed, but new civil cases are filed on paper
New civil complaint fee: $150.00 (MCL 600.2529(1)(a); Michigan Circuit Court Fee and Assessments Table, Feb 2025)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

56th Circuit Court (Eaton County Courthouse)1045 Independence Blvd., Charlotte, MI 48813(517) 543-7500Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile

56A District Court (Eaton County Courthouse)1045 Independence Blvd., Charlotte, MI 48813(517) 543-7500Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

Eaton County Probate Court (Eaton County Courthouse)1045 Independence Blvd., Charlotte, MI 48813(517) 543-7500Probate

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

Our services in Eaton County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Eaton 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 Eaton County?

1Court lists e-filing in Eaton County as: Not available (paper filing only) - Eaton County Circuit Court is not on MiFILE; limited existing-case pleadings under 100 pages may be emailed, but new civil cases are filed on paper. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Eaton County courthouses hear civil cases?

56th Circuit Court (Eaton County Courthouse), 56A District Court (Eaton County Courthouse). We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$150.00 (MCL 600.2529(1)(a); Michigan Circuit Court Fee and Assessments Table, Feb 2025), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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