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Civil Court Fees
Per Michigan Court Rule 1.110: Fines, costs, and other financial obligations imposed by the court must be paid at the time of assessment, except when the court allows otherwise, for good cause shown.
Making Payments
In-Person
Payments can be made at the 40th District Court building during regular business hours or by using a payment kiosk and drop box at the front entrance. The kiosk and drop box are open for use 24/7.
Online
You can make an online payment to the court using ALLPAID.
By Phone
The 24-hour telephone number is 866-211-0099, pay location code 6008.
More Information
- Any checks returned for non-sufficient funds are subject to a service fee
- General Civil, Small Claims, and Landlord/Tenant forms are universal and are available at most courts or online at the Michigan Supreme Court Website.
- Landlord/Tenant information booklets are available through the Civil Division.
Small Claims Filing Fee, MCL 600.8420(1)
| Claim | Filing Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $600 | $30 |
| $601 - $1,750 | $50 |
| $1,751 - $6,000 | $70 |
| **Add certified mailing fee | $15/individual or $9/company |
General Civil Filing Fee, MCL 600.8371
| Claim | Filing Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $600 | $35 |
| $601 - $1,750 | $55 |
| $1,751 - $10,000 | $75 |
| Over $10,000 < $25,000 | $160 |
Filing Fee Other Than Money Judgment, MCL 600.8371(8)
| Other than money damages / Claim & Deliver |
|---|
| $85 (add value of claim) |
Landlord / Tenant, Land Contract
| Filing Fee, Possession of Premises, MCL 600.5756 (1) |
|---|
| $55 |
Possession & Money Judgement
| Claim | Fee |
|---|---|
| For Possession Only | $55 |
| Up to $600 | $90 |
| $600.01 - $1,750 | $110 |
| $1,750.01-$10,000 | $130 |
| $10,000.01 & Over | $215 |
Motion Fee
| All claims MCL 600.8371(10) |
|---|
| $20 |
Marriage Fee
| Fee, MCL 600.8316 |
|---|
| $10 |
Jury Demand
| General Civil, MCL 600.8371(8) |
|---|
| $50 |
Writ of Restitution, Garnishment, Attachment, or Execution and each Judgment Debtor Discovery Subpoena
| Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Small Claims, MCL 600.8420(1) | $15 |
| General Civil, MCL 600.8306(4) | $15 |
| Discovery Subpoena, MCL 600.5757 | $15 |
Fees for Copies/Forms
| Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Certified Copies, MCL 600.2546 | $10 |
| Regular Copy (per page) | $1 |
| Forms (per form) | $1 |
Appeal Fee
| Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| From District Court, MCL 600.6536 | $25 |
| Bond on Appeal, MCR 7.101(E) | $200 |