Process service and court filing in Wayne County, Michigan
4 Wayne County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory (most case types) (all filers, all civil case initiations and subsequent filings per AO 2019-4; criminal = subsequent filings only; domestic relations via separate Family Division process)
- E-filing system
- MiFILE (TrueFiling, Michigan statewide e-filing)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $175.00 total ($150 filing fee MCL 600.2529(1)(a) + $25 electronic filing system fee MCL 600.1986)
- Small claims fee
- $30.00 (to $600), $50.00 ($600.01-$1,750), $70.00 (over $1,750), incl. $5 EFS fee, filed in 36th District Court (Detroit); cap $7,000
- Family law petition fee
- $175.00 divorce without minor children; $255.00 with minor children ($150 + $80 custody/parenting-time fee + $25 EFS fee)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified October 22, 2026. Wayne County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal supports Detroit-area law firms across Wayne County, Michigan with full litigation support service. Our team handles process service, court filing, e-filing, court reporting, subpoenas, and records retrieval at the Third Circuit Court (civil and family divisions), the 36th District Court, the Eastern District federal courthouse, and the Detroit bankruptcy court. Same-day service across the Detroit metro, named coordinators on every order, photographic confirmation, and live status updates throughout.
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Wayne County?
1Court lists e-filing in Wayne County as: Mandatory (most case types) (all filers, all civil case initiations and subsequent filings per AO 2019-4; criminal = subsequent filings only; domestic relations via separate Family Division process). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Wayne County courthouses hear civil cases?
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, Lincoln Hall of Justice. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Wayne County?
$175.00 total ($150 filing fee MCL 600.2529(1)(a) + $25 electronic filing system fee MCL 600.1986), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Wayne 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 Wayne County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.