One courthouse for the county
The circuit, probate, and district courts all sit at 1045 Independence Blvd. in Charlotte.
PROCESS SERVER · MICHIGAN
Process server in
Eaton County, MI
Eaton County ranges from the busy Delta Township corridor on Lansing’s west side to farm country around Charlotte, Olivet, and Bellevue.
All of the county’s courts are in one building in Charlotte. We serve the people named in those cases, and in cases from other Michigan courts, wherever they are in the county.
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WHERE WE SERVE
Cities and townships in Eaton County
- Charlotte
- Grand Ledge
- Eaton Rapids
- Delta Township
- Dimondale
- Potterville
- Olivet
- Bellevue
- Mulliken
- Vermontville
- Windsor Township
- Oneida Township
- Benton Township
COURTS
Courts in Eaton County
- 56th Circuit Court1045 Independence Blvd., Charlotte.
- Eaton County Probate Court1045 Independence Blvd., Charlotte.
- 56A District CourtEaton County. 1045 Independence Blvd., Charlotte.
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 Eaton County.
Rural addresses
Outside Delta Township and Grand Ledge, many homes are on long driveways or unmarked roads. A description of the house or a landmark is helpful.
Part of Lansing is in Eaton County
Lansing extends west into Eaton County. If your defendant or rental property is on that side of town, confirm which court the case belongs in before filing.
WHAT WE SERVE
Papers we deliver
in Eaton County.
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 Eaton County: common questions.
General information about Michigan court rules, not legal advice. Your attorney or the court clerk can answer questions about your specific case.
Who can serve papers in Eaton County?
Under MCR 2.103(A), any legally competent adult who isn’t a party to the case, or an officer of a corporate party. That rule is the same in every Michigan county.
How many attempts are included?
There’s no fixed number in the court rules. We set the number of attempts and the times of day with you before starting, which matters on rural routes where a second trip takes real time.
Is service by mail allowed?
Yes, by registered or certified mail with return receipt and delivery restricted to the addressee, under MCR 2.105(A)(2). It only counts once the defendant signs for it, which is why many people choose personal service.
The defendant moved to another county. What now?
You can serve them anywhere in Michigan. If they’re in our coverage area, send us the new address. If not, let us know where and we’ll tell you whether we can help.
What proof will the court accept?
MCR 2.104(A) accepts a signed acknowledgment from the person served, an attorney’s or court officer’s certificate, or a verified statement from the server stating how, when, and where service was made. We provide the verified statement.