Near the county courts
Since the circuit and probate courts are here, many Oakland County filings start in Pontiac, even when the person being served lives elsewhere in the county.
PROCESS SERVER · OAKLAND COUNTY, MI
Process server in
Pontiac, MI
Pontiac is Oakland County’s seat. The 6th Circuit Court and the Probate Court are on the county campus on N. Telegraph Road, and the 50th District Court handles city cases.
We serve papers in Pontiac neighborhoods and the surrounding communities, for local cases and for cases from any court in Michigan.
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WHERE WE SERVE
Pontiac and nearby
- Pontiac
- Auburn Hills
- Waterford Township
- Bloomfield Township
- Sylvan Lake
- Lake Angelus
- Orion Township
Other Oakland County pages
COURTS
Courts for Pontiac cases
- 6th Circuit Court1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Pontiac.
- Oakland County Probate Court1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Pontiac.
- 50th District CourtCity of Pontiac.
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 Pontiac.
WHAT WE SERVE
Papers we deliver
in Pontiac.
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 Pontiac: common questions.
General information about Michigan court rules, not legal advice. Your attorney or the court clerk can answer questions about your specific case.
My case is filed in Pontiac, but the defendant lives in Novi. Can you still serve them?
Yes. Where the case is filed doesn’t limit where papers can be served in Michigan. We cover all of Oakland County.
How are eviction papers served?
Under MCR 4.201(D), the papers are mailed and also delivered in person, given to a household member of suitable age, or, after diligent attempts, securely attached to the main entrance.
Can a family member serve the papers for me?
A relative who isn’t a party can legally serve under MCR 2.103(A), but it often causes conflict. A neutral server avoids that and provides clean proof.
What proof of service do I get?
A signed statement of who was served and when, where, and how, which MCR 2.104(A) accepts for filing.