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PROCESS SERVER · MACOMB COUNTY, MI
Process server in
Shelby Township, MI
Shelby Township is a large, growing community of subdivisions, condominiums, and commercial areas along Van Dyke and Hall Road. We serve papers throughout the township.
The 41A District Court’s Shelby Township location handles local cases for Shelby Township, Macomb Township, and Utica. Divorce and larger civil cases go to the 16th Circuit in Mount Clemens.
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WHERE WE SERVE
Shelby Township and nearby
- Shelby Township
- Utica
- Sterling Heights
- Macomb Township
- Washington Township
- Rochester Hills
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COURTS
Courts for Shelby Township cases
- 41A District CourtSterling Heights location for Sterling Heights; Shelby Township location for Shelby Township, Macomb Township, and Utica.
- 16th Judicial Circuit Court40 N. Main St., Mount Clemens.
- Macomb County Probate CourtMount Clemens.
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 Shelby Township.
WHAT WE SERVE
Papers we deliver
in Shelby Township.
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 Shelby Township: common questions.
General information about Michigan court rules, not legal advice. Your attorney or the court clerk can answer questions about your specific case.
How many attempts do you make in Shelby Township?
The court rules don’t require a set number. We plan the number and timing of attempts with you before starting.
Can you serve papers from a court in another county?
Yes. Process from any Michigan court can be served on someone who lives or works in Shelby Township.
Can papers be left with a family member?
Not for a regular civil summons, which requires personal delivery or restricted-delivery mail under MCR 2.105(A). In eviction cases, MCR 4.201(D) allows delivery to a household member of suitable age.
How long is a summons good for?
91 days after it is issued, under MCR 2.102(D).