One address for the county’s courts
The circuit, district, and probate courts are all at 106 E. First St. in downtown Monroe.
PROCESS SERVER · MICHIGAN
Process server in
Monroe County, MI
Monroe County sits on Lake Erie between Detroit and Toledo. It runs from the City of Monroe and the lakeshore townships to Bedford Township on the Ohio line and farm towns like Dundee and Petersburg.
The 38th Circuit Court, the 1st District Court, and the Probate Court are all at 106 E. First St. in Monroe. 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 Monroe County
- Monroe
- Bedford Township
- Temperance
- Lambertville
- Frenchtown Township
- Monroe Township
- Dundee
- Carleton
- Luna Pier
- Petersburg
- Maybee
- South Rockwood
- Erie Township
- Ida Township
- Berlin Township
- Ash Township
COURTS
Courts in Monroe County
- 38th Circuit Court106 E. First St., Monroe.
- Monroe County Probate Court106 E. First St., Monroe.
- 1st District CourtMonroe County. 106 E. First St., Monroe.
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 Monroe County.
Commuters
Many Monroe County residents work in Metro Detroit or the Toledo area. An employer and usual hours help us plan attempts for when the person is home.
Lakeshore and rural addresses
Lakefront homes can be seasonal, and farm addresses inland may have several buildings. Tell us anything you know about which door to use.
WHAT WE SERVE
Papers we deliver
in Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe 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.
My case is in Wayne County, but the defendant lives in Monroe County. Can you help?
Yes. Process from any Michigan court can be served on someone who lives or works in Monroe County.
Can you serve someone at work?
Yes. Personal service can be made wherever the person can be found, including at work. Some employers restrict access, so tell us what you know about the workplace.
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.
When does my summons run out?
91 days after it was issued, under MCR 2.102(D). Send us the issue date with your papers so we can work back from your deadline.