63rd District Court

Filing Fees

Complaint for Eviction (Possession Only) Fee
Summary Proceedings (after LC Forfeiture) $55.00
Landlord Tenant Eviction (No $$ Judgment) $55.00
Complaint for Eviction With MoneyJudgment Fee
Claims up to $600.00 $90.00
Claims from $600.01 to $1750.00 $110.00
Claims from $1750.01 to $10,000.00 $130.00
Claims from $10,000.01 to $25,000.00 $215.00
Small Claims (Limit of $6,500.00) Fee
Claims up to $600.00 $30.00
Claims from $600.01 to $1750.00 $50.00
Claims from $1750.01 and above $70.00
General Civil (Limit of $25,000.00) Fee
Claims up to $600.00 $35.00
Claims from $600.01 to $1750.00 $55.00
Claims from $1750.01 to $10,000.00 $75.00
Claims from $10,000.01 to $25,000.00 $160.00
Claim & Delivery (Possession Only) $75.00
 Service Fees by Court (Small Claims Only) Fee
Small Claims- Certified Mail (upon individual) $10.00
Service Fees by a Process Server Fee
Certified Mail $13.00
Personal Service $26.00 + miles
Post Judgment Filing Fees Fee
Writ of Eviction $15.00
Writ of Garnishment $15.00
Request & Order to Seize Property $15.00
Subpoena on Discovery $15.00
Court Officer Service Fees - Post Judgment Fee
Writ of Eviction $40.00 + hrs time
Writ of Garnishment $23.00 + miles
Order to Seize Property $40.00 + % of sale
Discovery Subpoena/Debtor’s Exam $26.00 + miles
Other Court Fees (Paid to Court) Fee
Jury Demand $50.00
Motion Fee $20.00
If you would like to request the court waive your filing fees (does NOT include owed fines/costs/restitution), you may electronically submit the Fee Waiver Request (MC20) form to the 63rd District Court via e-mail at DCCivil@kentcountymi.gov.