Courts at the Judicial Center
District, probate, and most circuit matters are at the Judicial Center on S. Highlander Way in Howell. One circuit judge sits at the Brighton courthouse, so check the location on your paperwork.
PROCESS SERVER · MICHIGAN
Process server in
Livingston County, MI
Livingston County sits between Metro Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Lansing where I-96 meets US-23. It mixes growing subdivisions around Brighton and Hartland with lake communities and farmland.
The 44th Circuit Court, the Probate Court, and the 53rd District Court are at the Livingston County Judicial Center in Howell, and the circuit court also has a courthouse in Brighton. We serve the people in those cases, and in cases from any other Michigan court, throughout the county.
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WHERE WE SERVE
Cities and townships in Livingston County
- Howell
- Brighton
- Fowlerville
- Pinckney
- Hartland Township
- Genoa Township
- Green Oak Township
- Hamburg Township
- Brighton Township
- Oceola Township
- Marion Township
- Putnam Township
- Handy Township
- Tyrone Township
- Unadilla Township
- Deerfield Township
- Cohoctah Township
COURTS
Courts in Livingston County
- 44th Circuit CourtJudicial Center, 204 S. Highlander Way, Howell, and a courthouse at 224 N. First St., Brighton.
- Livingston County Probate CourtJudicial Center, 204 S. Highlander Way, Howell.
- 53rd District CourtLivingston County. Judicial Center, 204 S. Highlander Way, Howell.
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 Livingston County.
Lake and private-road addresses
Many homes around the county’s lakes sit on private roads or shared drives. A lake name, gate code, or description of the house helps us find it on the first try.
New subdivisions
The townships around Brighton, Hartland, and Howell keep adding streets. If an address is very new, a lot number or nearest cross street helps.
WHAT WE SERVE
Papers we deliver
in Livingston 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 Livingston 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 legally serve papers in Livingston 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, can serve process. You can’t serve your own papers.
Can papers be left with a spouse or roommate?
Not for a regular civil summons. MCR 2.105(A) calls for personal delivery to the defendant or restricted-delivery mail. Leaving papers with someone else needs a court order for alternate service. Eviction cases are different: MCR 4.201(D) allows delivery to a household member of suitable age.
My case is in Oakland County. Can you serve someone in Livingston County?
Yes. Service follows the person, not the court. Papers from any Michigan court can be served on someone who lives or works in Livingston County.
How many attempts do you make?
Michigan’s rules don’t set a fixed number of attempts for personal service. We agree on the number and timing of attempts with you when we accept the assignment.
What does proof of service look like?
MCR 2.104(A) allows a verified written statement from the person who made service. Ours describes the manner, date, time, and place of service and who received the papers.