Process service and court filing in St. Clair County, Michigan
4 St. Clair County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory for attorneys/mandated filers in the 72nd District Court (St. Clair); permissive for self-represented filers
- E-filing system
- MiFILE (Michigan statewide e-filing)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $175 (general civil filing fee, 31st Circuit Court)
- Small claims fee
- $30 (up to $600); $50 ($601-$1,750); $70 ($1,751-$6,000) at 72nd District Court
- Family law petition fee
- $175 divorce without children; $255 with children (31st Circuit Court)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, retrieved November 5, 2026. St. Clair County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in St. Clair County for law firms across the country. We cover all 4 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in St. Clair County?
1Court lists e-filing in St. Clair County as: Mandatory for attorneys/mandated filers in the 72nd District Court (St. Clair); permissive for self-represented filers. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which St. Clair County courthouses hear civil cases?
31st Circuit Court (County Building), 72nd District Court, 72nd District Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in St. Clair County?
$175 (general civil filing fee, 31st Circuit Court), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in St. Clair 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 St. Clair County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.