Mount Clemens is the county seat
The 16th Judicial Circuit Court and Probate Court are in downtown Mount Clemens, so most divorce, larger civil, and probate matters in the county land there.
PROCESS SERVER · MICHIGAN
Process server in
Macomb County, MI
Macomb County runs from the older, dense neighborhoods along Eight Mile up through fast-growing Macomb and Shelby townships to the farm country around Romeo and Richmond.
Whether your case is at the 16th Circuit in Mount Clemens or in one of the county’s district courts, send us the papers and the address. We’ll handle delivery and the proof of service.
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WHERE WE SERVE
Cities and townships in Macomb County
- Warren
- Sterling Heights
- Clinton Township
- Macomb Township
- Shelby Township
- Mount Clemens
- St. Clair Shores
- Roseville
- Chesterfield Township
- Harrison Township
- Eastpointe
- Fraser
- Utica
- Center Line
- New Baltimore
- Washington Township
- Romeo
- Richmond
City pages
COURTS
Courts in Macomb County
- 16th Judicial Circuit Court40 N. Main St., Mount Clemens.
- Macomb County Probate CourtMount Clemens.
- 37th District CourtWarren and Center Line.
- 38th District CourtEastpointe.
- 39th District CourtRoseville and Fraser.
- 40th District CourtSt. Clair Shores.
- 41A District CourtSterling Heights location for Sterling Heights; Shelby Township location for Shelby Township, Macomb Township, and Utica.
- 41B District CourtClinton Township, Mount Clemens, and Harrison Township.
- 42-1 District CourtRomeo. Also Washington, Ray, Bruce, Armada, and Richmond townships, the Village of Armada, and the City of Richmond.
- 42-2 District CourtNew Baltimore. Also Chesterfield and Lenox townships and New Haven.
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 Macomb County.
New subdivisions
Macomb and Shelby townships keep adding new streets. If an address is very new, a lot number, builder name, or cross street helps us find it on the first try.
North county is rural
Around Romeo, Armada, and Richmond, homes sit far back from the road. Tell us about dogs, gates, or a better door to use if you know.
WHAT WE SERVE
Papers we deliver
in Macomb 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 Macomb 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 Macomb County?
The same rule applies statewide. 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.
How many times will you try to serve someone?
The court rules don’t set a number. Before we start, we agree with you on how many attempts to make and when.
What will I get as proof of service?
A signed proof of service stating how, when, and where the papers were delivered and to whom. MCR 2.104(A) accepts a verified statement from the person who made service, so it’s ready to file with the court.
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 another county. Can you serve someone in Macomb?
Yes. Service follows the person, not the court. Papers from a court anywhere in Michigan can be served on someone who lives or works in Macomb County.