Many district courts, one county
Outside Detroit, nearly every Wayne County city has its own district court. The court on your papers doesn’t limit where we serve; we deliver wherever the person lives or works in the county.
PROCESS SERVER · MICHIGAN
Process server in
Wayne County, MI
Wayne County is Michigan’s most populous county, and papers here can need to reach anywhere from Detroit apartment towers to Downriver bungalows and new subdivisions in Canton.
Send us the name, the best address you have, and your deadline. We’ll confirm the details and get service moving, whether the case is in the Third Circuit or one of the county’s many district courts.
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WHERE WE SERVE
Cities and townships in Wayne County
- Detroit
- Dearborn
- Livonia
- Westland
- Dearborn Heights
- Taylor
- Canton Township
- Redford Township
- Lincoln Park
- Romulus
- Wyandotte
- Southgate
- Allen Park
- Garden City
- Inkster
- Hamtramck
- Highland Park
- Plymouth
- Northville
- Grosse Pointe communities
- Brownstown Township
- Van Buren Township
- Belleville
- Trenton
City pages
COURTS
Courts in Wayne County
- Third Judicial Circuit CourtDetroit. Civil and domestic relations cases are at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center.
- Wayne County Probate CourtColeman A. Young Municipal Center, Detroit.
- 36th District CourtCity of Detroit.
- 16th District CourtLivonia.
- 17th District CourtRedford Township.
- 18th District CourtWestland.
- 19th District CourtDearborn.
- 20th District CourtDearborn Heights.
- 21st District CourtGarden City.
- 22nd District CourtInkster.
- 23rd District CourtTaylor.
- 24th District CourtAllen Park and Melvindale.
- 25th District CourtLincoln Park, Ecorse, and River Rouge.
- 27th District CourtWyandotte and Riverview.
- 28th District CourtSouthgate.
- 29th District CourtCity of Wayne.
- 30th District CourtHighland Park.
- 31st District CourtHamtramck.
- 32A District CourtHarper Woods.
- 33rd District CourtWoodhaven, Trenton, Gibraltar, Grosse Ile Township, Brownstown Township, Flat Rock, and Rockwood.
- 34th District CourtRomulus, Belleville, and Van Buren, Sumpter, and Huron townships.
- 35th District CourtPlymouth, Plymouth Township, Northville, Northville Township, and Canton Township.
- Grosse Pointe municipal courtsSeparate municipal courts for Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms (which also serves Grosse Pointe Shores), Grosse Pointe Park, and Grosse Pointe Woods.
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 Wayne County.
Apartment and high-rise access
Downtown and Midtown buildings often have a front desk or controlled entry. Unit numbers, buzzer names, and parking details save attempts.
Grosse Pointe is handled separately
The five Grosse Pointe communities use municipal courts instead of a numbered district court, so check the caption on any Grosse Pointe ordinance or local case.
WHAT WE SERVE
Papers we deliver
in Wayne 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 Wayne 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 is allowed to serve papers in Michigan?
Under Michigan Court Rule 2.103(A), any legally competent adult who is not a party to the case, or an officer of a corporate party, may serve process. A few things, such as writs of restitution and orders requiring arrest, must be served by a sheriff, deputy, or court officer.
What does proof of service look like?
MCR 2.104(A) allows a signed acknowledgment from the person served, a certificate from an attorney or court officer, or a verified written statement from the person who made service. Ours describes the manner, date, time, and place of service and who received the papers.
What if the person keeps avoiding service?
If personal service can’t reasonably be made, MCR 2.105(J) lets the court order another method, such as posting and mailing, on a verified motion. A clear record of each service attempt helps support that motion, so we document what was tried and when.
How are eviction papers served in Wayne County?
Landlord-tenant summary proceedings follow MCR 4.201(D). The summons and complaint are mailed, and also delivered personally, left with a household member of suitable age, or, after diligent attempts, securely attached to the main entrance of the unit.
How long is a summons good for?
Under MCR 2.102(D), a summons expires 91 days after it is issued unless the court orders a second summons. That rule doesn’t apply to landlord-tenant summary proceedings. Give us the expiration date when you send the papers.