Process service and court filing in Washtenaw County, Michigan
8 Washtenaw County courthouses
- E-filing required
- E-filing available statewide via MiFILE; $25 e-filing system fee per MCL 600.1986
- E-filing system
- MiFILE (Michigan statewide e-filing)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $150.00 (general civil action, MCL 600.2529; plus $25 e-filing fee)
- Small claims fee
- Heard in District Court, not Circuit
- Family law petition fee
- $150.00 (divorce filing; +$80.00 if custody/parenting time, +$40.00 if child support)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified October 22, 2026. Washtenaw County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Washtenaw County for law firms across the country. We cover all 8 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.
Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Washtenaw County?
1Court lists e-filing in Washtenaw County as: E-filing available statewide via MiFILE; $25 e-filing system fee per MCL 600.1986. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Washtenaw County courthouses hear civil cases?
22nd Circuit Court, 14A District Court, 14A District Court, 14A District Court, 14A District Court, 14B District Court (Ypsilanti Township Civic Center), 15th District Court (Justice Center). We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Washtenaw County?
$150.00 (general 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 Washtenaw 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 Washtenaw County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.