Student rentals
Many leases turn over in late summer. If you have a previous address, a phone number, or a workplace, include it.
PROCESS SERVER · WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI
Process server in
Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor combines the University of Michigan, a large rental market, and established neighborhoods. Tenants and students move often, so good address information matters here more than most places.
City cases go to the 15th Judicial District Court at the Ann Arbor Justice Center. Circuit and probate cases are handled by the Washtenaw County Trial Court on E. Huron Street.
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WHERE WE SERVE
Ann Arbor and nearby
- Ann Arbor
- Ann Arbor Township
- Scio Township
- Pittsfield Township
- Ypsilanti
- Saline
- Dexter
COURTS
Courts for Ann Arbor cases
- 15th Judicial District CourtCity of Ann Arbor. Ann Arbor Justice Center.
- 22nd Circuit CourtPart of the Washtenaw County Trial Court, 101 E. Huron St., Ann Arbor.
- Washtenaw County Probate CourtPart of the Washtenaw County Trial Court, Ann Arbor.
Filing in a court outside this list? We can still serve a defendant who lives or works here. Service follows the person, not the court.
LOCAL DETAILS
Serving papers in Ann Arbor.
WHAT WE SERVE
Papers we deliver
in Ann Arbor.
Most assignments are one of these. Have something else? Send the details and we’ll let you know.
Summons and complaints
Personal delivery to individuals, and service on businesses through an officer or registered agent.
Subpoenas
Witness and records subpoenas. Tell us the appearance or production date and whether a witness fee is enclosed.
Divorce and family law papers
Divorce complaints, custody and support filings, and motions, handled with discretion.
Eviction and landlord-tenant papers
Summons and complaints in summary proceedings for landlords, property managers, and their attorneys.
Small claims
Small claims affidavits and summonses when you’d rather not rely on certified mail.
Send the request
Use the online form or email the documents with the name, address, and your deadline.
We confirm the details
We review the address and timing, then confirm pricing and instructions before starting.
Service attempts
Attempts follow the plan and instructions agreed for your assignment.
Proof of service
You receive a signed proof of service stating when, where, how, and on whom the papers were served.
FAQ
Serving papers in Ann Arbor: common questions.
General information about Michigan court rules, not legal advice. Your attorney or the court clerk can answer questions about your specific case.
Can you serve someone at the university?
Yes. Personal service can be made wherever the person is found. Campus buildings and hospitals can restrict access, and service inside a hospital follows MCR 2.103(C), so tell us what you know.
How do you serve papers for an Ann Arbor rental?
For eviction cases, MCR 4.201(D) requires mailing plus delivery in person, to a household member of suitable age, or, after diligent attempts, by securely attaching the papers to the main entrance.
Who can serve process in Michigan?
Any legally competent adult who isn’t a party, or an officer of a corporate party, under MCR 2.103(A).
How long does a summons last?
91 days from the date it’s issued, under MCR 2.102(D), unless the court orders a second summons.