Office towers and registered agents
Many businesses list a Southfield registered office. Serving the resident agent at that address is often the fastest route.
PROCESS SERVER · OAKLAND COUNTY, MI
Process server in
Southfield, MI
Southfield has a large concentration of office buildings, plus apartment communities and established neighborhoods. We serve individuals and businesses throughout the city.
Local cases go to the 46th District Court, which also covers Lathrup Village, Beverly Hills, Franklin, Bingham Farms, and Southfield Township.
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WHERE WE SERVE
Southfield and nearby
- Southfield
- Lathrup Village
- Beverly Hills
- Bingham Farms
- Franklin
- Oak Park
- Farmington Hills
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COURTS
Courts for Southfield cases
- 46th District CourtSouthfield, Lathrup Village, Beverly Hills, Franklin, Bingham Farms, and Southfield Township.
- 6th Circuit Court1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Pontiac.
- Oakland County Probate Court1200 N. Telegraph Rd., 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 Southfield.
WHAT WE SERVE
Papers we deliver
in Southfield.
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 Southfield: 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 should be served when the defendant is a business?
An officer or the resident agent, under MCR 2.105(D) for corporations and MCR 2.105(H) for LLCs. A front-desk employee is usually not enough unless the rule’s registered-mail step is also completed.
What if the defendant is avoiding service?
We record each attempt. If service can’t reasonably be made, MCR 2.105(J) lets the court order another method on a verified motion, and that record supports it.
Can anyone serve papers, or do I need a professional?
MCR 2.103(A) allows any legally competent adult who isn’t a party or an officer of a corporate party. A professional server gives you a neutral witness and proper documentation.
How long do I have to serve?
A summons expires 91 days after issue under MCR 2.102(D). Send us the date so we can plan.