Process Server & Court Filing in Monroe County, MI

Courts we file and serve in

5 Monroe County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys at the 1st District Court (civil, small claims, landlord-tenant); not available at the 38th Circuit Court
E-filing system: MiFILE (TrueFiling by ImageSoft)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $150 general civil filing fee (effective Feb 2025); plus $25 e-filing system fee when filed electronically
Small claims fee: $30 (up to $600) / $50 ($600.01-$1,750) / $70 ($1,750.01-$7,000)
Family law petition fee: $150 base civil filing fee for divorce/domestic relations (effective Feb 2025); plus Friend of the Court fees where applicable
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

38th Circuit Court (Monroe County Courthouse)106 E. First St., Monroe, MI 48161(734) 240-7020Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile

1st District Court106 E. First St., Monroe, MI 48161(734) 240-7075Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

1st District Court12277 S. Telegraph Road, Erie, MI 48133(734) 848-4771Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

Monroe County Probate Court (Monroe County Courthouse)106 E. First St., Monroe, MI 48161(734) 240-7346Probate

Monroe County Probate Court (Monroe County Youth Center)3600 S. Custer Rd., Monroe, MI 48161(734) 240-7160Juvenile

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 30, 2026. Monroe County court information on 1Court

Our services in Monroe County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Monroe County for law firms across the country. We cover all 5 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 Monroe County?

1Court lists e-filing in Monroe County as: Mandatory for attorneys at the 1st District Court (civil, small claims, landlord-tenant); not available at the 38th Circuit Court. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Monroe County courthouses hear civil cases?

38th Circuit Court (Monroe County Courthouse), 1st District Court, 1st District Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$150 general civil filing fee (effective Feb 2025); plus $25 e-filing system fee when filed electronically, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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