Process Server & Court Filing in Lapeer County, MI

Courts we file and serve in

3 Lapeer County courthouses

E-filing system: MiFILE (TrueFiling)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $150 general civil complaint (MCL 600.2529(1)(a); Michigan Circuit Court Fee and Assessments Table, eff. February 2025)
Small claims fee: $25 for claim up to $600; $45 for claim over $600 up to $1,750; $65 for claim over $1,750 (MCL 600.8420; Michigan District Court Fee and Assessments Table, eff. April 2025)
Family law petition fee: $150 to commence a divorce/civil action (MCL 600.2529(1)(a)); additional $80 where custody or parenting time of a minor child is determined
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

40th Circuit Court (Lapeer County Complex)255 Clay Street, Lapeer, MI 48446(810) 667-0320Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile

71A District Court (Lapeer County Complex Building)255 Clay Street, Lapeer, MI 48446(810) 667-0314Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

Lapeer County Probate Court (Lapeer County Complex)255 Clay Street, Lapeer, MI 48446(810) 667-0261Probate

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

Our services in Lapeer County

What we do and how fast

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

Which Lapeer County courthouses hear civil cases?

40th Circuit Court (Lapeer County Complex), 71A District Court (Lapeer County Complex Building). We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$150 general civil complaint (MCL 600.2529(1)(a); Michigan Circuit Court Fee and Assessments Table, eff. February 2025), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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