Process Server & Court Filing in Livingston County, MI

Courts we file and serve in

6 Livingston County courthouses

E-filing required: Not available (44th Circuit not on statewide MiFILE; filings by drop box, email, fax, or mail)
New civil complaint fee: $150.00 filing fee plus $25.00 electronic system fee ($175.00 total, new civil action)
Small claims fee: Handled by the 53rd District Court, not Circuit
Family law petition fee: $150.00 filing fee plus $25.00 electronic system fee ($175.00 total, domestic relations without children); additional Friend of the Court fee applies for cases with minor children
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

44th Circuit Court204 S. Highlander Way, Howell, MI 48843(517) 546-8079Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile

44th Circuit Court (Law Center)210 S. Highlander Way, Howell, MI 48843(517) 546-8079Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile

44th Circuit Court2530 E. Grand River, Howell, MI 48843(517) 546-8079Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile

53rd District Court204 S. Highlander Way, Howell, MI 48843(517) 548-1000Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

53rd District Court224 N. First Street, Brighton, MI 48116(810) 229-6615Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

Livingston County Probate Court (Livingston County Courthouse)204 S. Highlander Way, Howell, MI 48843(517) 546-3750Probate

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

Our services in Livingston County

What we do and how fast

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

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Livingston County?

1Court lists e-filing in Livingston County as: Not available (44th Circuit not on statewide MiFILE; filings by drop box, email, fax, or mail). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Livingston County courthouses hear civil cases?

44th Circuit Court, 44th Circuit Court (Law Center), 44th Circuit Court, 53rd District Court, 53rd District Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$150.00 filing fee plus $25.00 electronic system fee ($175.00 total, new civil action), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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