Process Server & Court Filing in Grand Traverse County, MI

Courts we file and serve in

3 Grand Traverse County courthouses

E-filing required: Yes (13th Circuit Court is live on MiFILE)
E-filing system: MiFILE (TrueFiling)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $150 (general civil filing fee; MCL 600.2529; Michigan Circuit Court Fee Schedule eff. Feb 2025)
Family law petition fee: $150 base filing fee for domestic/divorce complaints (MCL 600.2529); divorce cases carry additional statutory fees
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

13th Circuit Court - Grand Traverse (Grand Traverse County Courthouse)328 Washington St., Traverse City, MI 49684(231) 922-4701Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile

86th District Court - Grand Traverse (Robert P. Griffin Hall of Justice)280 Washington St., Traverse City, MI 49684(231) 922-4580Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

Grand Traverse County Probate Court (Robert P. Griffin Hall of Justice)280 Washington St., Traverse City, MI 49684(231) 922-6862Probate

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

Our services in Grand Traverse County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Grand Traverse 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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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Grand Traverse County?

1Court lists e-filing in Grand Traverse County as: Yes (13th Circuit Court is live on MiFILE). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Grand Traverse County courthouses hear civil cases?

13th Circuit Court - Grand Traverse (Grand Traverse County Courthouse), 86th District Court - Grand Traverse (Robert P. Griffin Hall of Justice). We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$150 (general civil filing fee; MCL 600.2529; Michigan Circuit Court Fee Schedule eff. Feb 2025), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Grand Traverse 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 Grand Traverse 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 Grand Traverse County, Michigan