Process Server & Court Filing in Ingham County, MI

Courts we file and serve in

6 Ingham County courthouses

E-filing required: E-filing via MiFILE for designated case types; $25 e-filing system fee (MCL 600.1986)
E-filing system: MiFILE (Michigan statewide e-filing)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $150.00 (circuit court civil action, MCL 600.2529; plus $25 e-filing fee)
Small claims fee: Small claims heard in 54A/54B/55th District Courts, not Circuit
Family law petition fee: $150.00 (divorce filing; +$80 custody/parenting, +$40 support)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

30th Circuit Court (Veterans Memorial Courthouse)313 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48901(517) 483-6500Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile

30th Circuit Court315 S. Jefferson, Mason, MI 48854(517) 483-6500Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile

54A District Court (City Hall, 6th Floor)124 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933(517) 483-4433Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

54B District Court101 Linden St., East Lansing, MI 48823(517) 351-7000Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

55th District Court700 Buhl Dr., Mason, MI 48854(517) 676-8400Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

Ingham County Probate Court (Veterans Memorial Courthouse)313 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48933(517) 483-6300Probate

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified October 22, 2026. Ingham County court information on 1Court

Our services in Ingham County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Ingham County for law firms across the country. We cover all 6 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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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 Ingham County?

1Court lists e-filing in Ingham County as: E-filing via MiFILE for designated case types; $25 e-filing system fee (MCL 600.1986). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Ingham County courthouses hear civil cases?

30th Circuit Court (Veterans Memorial Courthouse), 30th Circuit Court, 54A District Court (City Hall, 6th Floor), 54B District Court, 55th District Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$150.00 (circuit court civil action, MCL 600.2529; plus $25 e-filing fee), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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