Civil / Small Claims

Civil filings will be accepted as follows:

  • US Mail
  • Drop Box - Located outside the entrance doors of the Monroe County Courthouse, 106 East First Street, Monroe, Michigan 48161
  • District Court Clerks Office - Monroe County Courthouse, 106 East First Street, Monroe, Michigan 48161, 2nd Floor
  • Email - dc_civil@monroemi.org
    Note:  Email filings are limited to 20 pages or less, including exhibits

    **Faxed filings will not be accepted**


Civil Filing Fees

Including Electronic Filing Fee Initiative as legislatively mandated effective 03/01/2016

General Civil Fee Amount Add e-Filing Fee Total
Claim up to $600
 $ 25.00 $ 10.00 $ 35.00
Claim $601 to $1,750 $ 45.00 $ 10.00 $ 55.00
Claim $1,751 to $10,000
 $ 65.00 $ 10.00 $ 75.00
Claim over $10,000 $ 115.00 $ 10.00 $ 160.00
Claim & Delivery, Property Only  $ 65.00 $ 10.00 $ 75.00
Jury Demand $ 50.00 N / A $ 50.00
Subpoenas, Order of Eviction, Order to Seized, Garnishments $ 15.00 N / A $ 15.00
Notice of Judgment Lien $ 10.00 N / A $ 10.00
Motion Fee on All Civil Cases $ 20.00 N / A $ 20.00
Landlord - Tenant / Summary Proceedings Fee Amount Add e-Filing Fee Total
Possession Only $ 45.00 $ 10.00 $ 55.00
Claim up to $600 $ 70.00 $ 20.00 $ 90.00
Claim $601 to $1,750 $ 90.00 $ 20.00 $ 110.00
Claim $1,751 to $10,000 $ 110.00 $ 20.00 $ 130.00
Claim over $10,000 $ 195.00 $ 20.00 $ 215.00
Small Claims Money Only Fee Amount Add e-Filing Fee Total
Claim up to $600 $ 25.00 $ 5.00 $ 30.00
Claim $601 to $1,750 $45.00 $ 5.00 $ 50.00
Claim $1,751 to $6,500   $ 5.00 $ 70.00

Small claim certified mail through the court is $11.00 per mailer.