All filings are electronic right now. No court is accepting in-person filings, so new cases and later documents must be submitted through the Online Portal.
Filing information
The rules for filing in Michigan's district and supreme courts.
- Electronic and in-person filing
- File formats, page limits, and signatures
- Notice and service, corrections, and fees
Court forms
Official forms from the State Court Administrative Office. They're free to view, download, or copy.
- Search by form number or title
- Filter by category or court
- Open the PDF or make an editable copy
How to file
The basic steps for most cases.
- Find the right formSearch the court forms list. If no form exists for your motion, you can prepare your own document, and the court will waive the first $25 of the fee if you ask. See the rules.
- Prepare your documentUse a flattened, text-searchable PDF under 5 MB, or a linked drive file. Check the page limits and signature rules.
- File through the Online PortalThe clerk reviews filings that start a case and tells you through the portal whether it was accepted or denied.
- Pay the fee or ask for a waiverFees are due within 14 days of filing. To request a waiver, submit Form MC 20. Fees and waivers.
- Watch for noticesAfter a case starts, you'll get a Notice of Electronic Filing for each new filing. You're responsible for checking the portal. Notice and service.
Related
Other pages people use when filing.