One complex for the county’s courts
Circuit, district, and probate matters are all handled at 255 Clay St. in Lapeer, so most Lapeer County cases start in the same building.
PROCESS SERVER · MICHIGAN
Process server in
Lapeer County, MI
Lapeer County is mostly small towns and rural townships, with the City of Lapeer as the county seat and communities like Imlay City, Almont, Dryden, Metamora, and North Branch around it.
The 40th Circuit Court, the 71A District Court, and the Probate Court all share the Lapeer County Complex at 255 Clay St. We serve the people in those cases, and in cases from any other Michigan court, anywhere in the county.
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WHERE WE SERVE
Cities and townships in Lapeer County
- Lapeer
- Imlay City
- Almont
- Dryden
- Metamora
- North Branch
- Columbiaville
- Clifford
- Lapeer Township
- Mayfield Township
- Elba Township
- Attica Township
- Hadley Township
- Oregon Township
COURTS
Courts in Lapeer County
- 40th Circuit CourtLapeer County Complex, 255 Clay St., Lapeer.
- Lapeer County Probate Court255 Clay St., Lapeer.
- 71A District CourtLapeer County. 255 Clay St., Lapeer.
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 Lapeer County.
Rural roads
Many homes are on long driveways or gravel roads, and some addresses are hard to spot after dark. Directions, a description of the property, or a nearby landmark save time.
WHAT WE SERVE
Papers we deliver
in Lapeer 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 Lapeer 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 deliver court papers in Lapeer County?
MCR 2.103(A) lets any legally competent adult who isn’t a party, or an officer of a corporate party, serve process. You can’t serve your own case papers.
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 certified mail an option?
MCR 2.105(A)(2) allows registered or certified mail with return receipt and delivery restricted to the addressee. It only counts once the defendant signs for it, which is why many people choose personal service.
What proof of service do you provide?
A signed, verified statement of service that says who was served and when, where, and how. MCR 2.104(A) accepts this form of proof.