Hire a Process Server in Michigan
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Learn about licensing requirements, qualifications, and process serving laws in Michigan.
View Michigan LawsAt a glance: Michigan process serving
Michigan does not require a license or registration. Any legally competent adult who is not a party or officer of a corporate party may serve process under MCR 2.103(A). The directory currently covers 83 counties and 20 courthouse listings.
Routine service
$75–$150
Service deadline
Summons expires 91 days after issuance
Credential required
No credential required
Counties
83
Courthouses
20
Active servers
76
Service deadline detail: Summons expires 91 days after issuance; court may extend to 1 year upon showing of due diligence (MCR 2.102(D))
Courthouse coverage in Michigan
20 courthouse listings are available across Michigan.
Michigan Court of Appeals (Detroit)
Detroit, MI, 48202-6020
Michigan Court of Appeals (Troy)
Troy, MI, 48084-4127
Bay County Court Facility (18th Circuit Court)
Bay City, MI, 48708
Clinton County - St. Johns - 65A District Court
St. Johns, MI, 48879
Alcona County Circuit Court
Harrisville, MI, 48740
Alger County Circuit Court
Munising, MI, 49862
Allegan County Circuit Court
Allegan, MI, 49010
Alpena County Circuit Court
Alpena, MI, 49707
Antrim County Circuit Court
Bellaire, MI, 49615
Arenac County Circuit Court
Standish, MI, 48658
Baraga County Circuit Court
L'Anse, MI, 49946
Barry County Circuit Court
Hastings, MI, 49058
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All Process Servers in Michigan
Verified process servers serving Michigan. Click a card to view their full profile.
Blue Water Legal Process LLC
David Miller
Ace Court Services
Karisma Kardenas
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1 Accord Process Serving
Accurateservedetroit
AGLS Process Serving & Court Services
Allen & Hope Process Serving
American Court Services
Armorbearer Investigations, LLC
Blackdiamondsecurity
CG MILLER INVESTIGATIONS
Christopher Dortch
Church, Urban and Associates
Cole & Company
FastAct Civil Process
Fortz Legal Support, LLC
Gambino, Robinson, and Associates
Grand Traverse Process Serving
Great Lakes Investigations, Inc.
Heartland Express MI
HNH Process Servers
J.S. Legal Services
Kevin Michael sperry
Laser Legal Service
Legaladvantageweb
Lucid Truth Technologies
Marjorie Drake
Michiganprocessservers1
Miller & Associates Process Servers LLC
Morgan Sherman Investigations
Neil Guttenberg
North Central Investigations, LLC
Open Source Intelligence Michigan
Osborne Process Service, LLC
Paralegal Services
Priority Investigation LLC
Providence – Specialized Investigative Solutions
Reeves Court Services
Ronald Franklin jr
Sentinel Investigations, LLC
State Appellate Defender Office
Steven R Carder
The Carl H. Clatterbuck Agency
Tippett Processing, LLC
Tsglenfield
Van Buren Court Services
Vantage Point Investigations LLC
Welser Investigations LLC
William Proctor
How service works in Michigan
Use these steps to check the court requirements, choose a permitted service method, and keep service on track in Michigan.
Confirm the requirements
Confirm the court requirements that apply to your case before choosing a server.
No statewide bonding, training, or certification required. Cannot serve on election days (MCL 600.1831). Restrictions on service at religious services or in court buildings.
Choose an allowed service method
- Personal service
- Certified or registered mail with acknowledgment
- Substituted service on agent or resident for nonresidents/minors/guardians
- Court-ordered alternative service including publication
- Posting, or mailing (MCR 2.105, 2.106)
Request service and track the deadline
Request bids from process servers who cover your county, then track the applicable deadline.
Deadline: Summons expires 91 days after issuance
Major cities in Michigan
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Michigan does not require a license, registration, bond, certification, or background check to serve process. Under MCR 2.103(A), any legally competent adult who is not a party or officer of a corporate party may serve legal documents. No court appointment is required for private individuals.
Routine process service in Michigan typically costs between $75 and $150. Detroit metro area serves tend to be on the higher end of the range. Rush service and multiple attempt fees apply. Request bids from multiple verified servers on the Mighty Process Server platform to compare rates across Michigan.
Under MCR 2.102(D), a summons expires 91 days after issuance. If service is not completed within this period, the plaintiff may request the court extend the summons to up to one year upon a showing of due diligence. After expiration, a new summons must be reissued.
Yes, with basic qualifications. Any legally competent adult who is not a party or officer of a corporate party may serve process in Michigan under MCR 2.103(A). Sheriffs and their deputies also have authority to serve. Note that service on election days is prohibited under MCL 600.1831.
If personal service cannot be completed, Michigan allows certified or registered mail with acknowledgment, as well as substituted service on agents or residents. If the person cannot be located after diligent effort, the court may authorize alternative service including posting, mailing, or publication under MCR 2.105 and 2.106.
Use the Mighty Process Server directory to find process servers in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren, Sterling Heights, and all Michigan counties. Search by county and request bids from verified servers at mightyprocessserver.com/directory.
Alcona County
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Courthouse coverage includes Alcona County Circuit Court.
1 courthouse listed
Alger County
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Courthouse coverage includes Alger County Circuit Court.
1 courthouse listed
Allegan County
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Courthouse coverage includes Allegan County Circuit Court.
1 courthouse listed
Alpena County
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Courthouse coverage includes Alpena County Circuit Court.
1 courthouse listed
Antrim County
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Courthouse coverage includes Antrim County Circuit Court.
1 courthouse listed
Arenac County
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Courthouse coverage includes Arenac County Circuit Court.
1 courthouse listed
Baraga County
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Courthouse coverage includes Baraga County Circuit Court.
1 courthouse listed
Barry County
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Courthouse coverage includes Barry County Circuit Court.
1 courthouse listed
Bay County
2 servers
Courthouse coverage includes Bay County Court Facility (18th Circuit Court).
1 courthouse listed
Benzie County
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Courthouse coverage includes Benzie County Circuit Court.
1 courthouse listed
Berrien County
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Courthouse coverage includes Berrien County Trial Court (County Courthouse).
1 courthouse listed
Branch County
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Courthouse coverage includes Branch County Courthouse (15th Circuit Court).
1 courthouse listed
Calhoun County
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Courthouse coverage includes Calhoun County Justice Center (37th Circuit Court).
1 courthouse listed
Cass County
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Courthouse coverage includes Cass County - Cassopolis - 4th District Court.
1 courthouse listed
Charlevoix County
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Cheboygan County
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Chippewa County
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Clare County
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Courthouse coverage includes Clare County - Harrison - 80-1 District Court.
1 courthouse listed
Clinton County
1 server
Courthouse coverage includes Clinton County - St. Johns - 65A District Court.
1 courthouse listed
Crawford County
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Delta County
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Dickinson County
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Eaton County
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Emmet County
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Genesee County
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Gladwin County
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Gogebic County
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Grand Traverse County
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Gratiot County
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Hillsdale County
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Houghton County
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Huron County
1 server
Ingham County
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Ionia County
1 server
Iosco County
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Iron County
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Isabella County
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Jackson County
2 servers
Kalamazoo County
3 servers
Kalkaska County
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Kent County
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Keweenaw County
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Lake County
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Lapeer County
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Leelanau County
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Lenawee County
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Livingston County
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Luce County
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Mackinac County
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Macomb County
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Manistee County
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Marquette County
1 server
Mason County
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Mecosta County
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Menominee County
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Midland County
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Missaukee County
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Monroe County
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Montcalm County
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Montmorency County
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Muskegon County
1 server
Newaygo County
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Oakland County
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Oceana County
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Ogemaw County
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Ontonagon County
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Osceola County
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Oscoda County
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Otsego County
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Ottawa County
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Presque Isle County
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Roscommon County
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Saginaw County
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Sanilac County
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Schoolcraft County
1 server
Shiawassee County
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St. Clair County
1 server
St. Joseph County
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Tuscola County
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Van Buren County
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Washtenaw County
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Wayne County
2 servers
Wexford County
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Process-server association in Michigan
Michigan Court Officers, Deputy Sheriffs and Process Servers Association
MCODSAProcess-server associationTo promote Process Serving in all courts and ensure its continued acceptance as a valid positive means of attaining jurisdiction by service of process. To advance the process serving profession through educational programs, certification, legislative advocacy, and networking.
Michigan statewide
Michigan's association for court officers, deputy sheriffs and process servers, with a member directory and annual dues of $200.
Court officers, deputy sheriffs, and process servers in Michigan · $200 (due October)
Education, services, and referrals: CPS (Certified Process Server) certification, CES (Certified Eviction Specialist) certification, CCO (Certified Court Officer) certification, Annual education and training seminars, Statewide member directory and process server locator, Networking, Association merchandise store.
Legislative advocacy: MCODSA has a dedicated legislative chairman (Jeff Kirkpatrick) and historical involvement in Michigan's fee structures, court rules, and bylaws affecting process servers. The association has issued statements on behalf of members on matters of integrity and due process in legal proceedings.
Read the MCODSA association profile to learn more and find ways to get involved.
Learn more at www.mcodsa.com
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