Lansing crosses county lines
Most of Lansing is in Ingham County, but parts reach into Eaton and Clinton counties. If an address is near the edge of town, confirm the correct court with the clerk.
PROCESS SERVER · INGHAM COUNTY, MI
Process server in
Lansing, MI
As the state capital, Lansing has state agencies, associations, and law offices alongside neighborhoods and apartment communities. We serve individuals, businesses, and public bodies throughout the city.
City cases go to the 54A District Court. Circuit cases are heard by the 30th Circuit Court, which sits at the Veterans Memorial Courthouse in Lansing and in Mason.
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WHERE WE SERVE
Lansing and nearby
- Lansing
- East Lansing
- Lansing Township
- Delta Township
- Holt
- Okemos
- DeWitt
COURTS
Courts for Lansing cases
- 54A District CourtCity of Lansing.
- 30th Circuit CourtVeterans Memorial Courthouse in Lansing and the Ingham County Courthouse in Mason.
- Ingham County Probate CourtFilings at the Veterans Memorial Courthouse, Lansing.
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 Lansing.
WHAT WE SERVE
Papers we deliver
in Lansing.
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 Lansing: common questions.
General information about Michigan court rules, not legal advice. Your attorney or the court clerk can answer questions about your specific case.
Which court handles my Lansing case?
City of Lansing district court matters go to the 54A District Court, and Ingham County circuit cases go to the 30th Circuit. For addresses in the Eaton or Clinton County parts of the city, check with the clerk. We can serve the papers either way.
How do you serve a state agency or city office?
MCR 2.105(G) names the officials who receive service for each kind of public body. Tell us the exact agency and we’ll deliver to the right person.
Do I need a sheriff instead of a process server?
Only for certain papers. MCR 2.103(B) and (D) reserve writs of restitution, property seizures, and anything requiring arrest for officers. A summons or subpoena can be served by a private process server.
How many attempts do you make?
The court rules don’t set a number. We agree on attempts and timing with you before starting.