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Michigan Service of Process

Michigan Process Server

Professional service of process throughout Michigan — from Detroit and Grand Rapids to every county in the state. Routine, rush, and same-day assignments for attorneys, businesses, agencies, and individuals.

$175 routine flat rate
$225 rush service
Notarized proofs returned

Michigan Flat-Rate Pricing

Straightforward pricing, confirmed before we dispatch.

$175 routine · statewide
$225 rush service
  • Multi-defendant discounts available
  • No hidden fees — call for rush service availability
  • Quoted up front before assignment
  • Written status updates at each attempt
  • Notarized proof of service on completion
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Where we serve in Michigan

Michigan coverage: Detroit to Lansing — and everywhere between.

Our vetted local servers cover every Michigan county, including the state's largest cities and its most rural communities.

Major Michigan service areas

Detroit Grand Rapids Warren Sterling Heights Ann Arbor Lansing

Counties served statewide

Wayne Oakland Macomb Kent Genesee Washtenaw

Plus every other Michigan county — if the address is in Michigan, we serve it.

How it works in Michigan

Michigan service of process, handled end to end.

Lawson Legal Services manages your Michigan assignment from intake to proof. You submit one form; we confirm pricing, dispatch a vetted local server in the correct jurisdiction, send written status updates at each attempt, and return a signed — and where required, notarized — proof of service ready for filing.

Documents we serve in Michigan

  • Summonses, complaints, and petitions
  • Subpoenas — civil, criminal, and records (duces tecum)
  • Orders to show cause and motions
  • Divorce, custody, and family court papers
  • Eviction and landlord-tenant notices
  • Small claims and debt-collection papers
  • Foreclosure and real-property documents
  • Corporate and registered-agent service

Michigan service rules — what to know

Service of process in Michigan is governed by the Michigan Rules of Civil Procedure and, for cases filed in federal court, Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Depending on the county and case type, Michigan may require service by a sheriff or constable, a licensed or certified private process server, or another court-authorized adult who is not a party to the case. We assign the appropriate server for your matter.

Substituted service — leaving papers with a suitable person at the defendant's home or usual place of business — is permitted in many Michigan case types, typically after documented diligent attempts at personal delivery. If a defendant cannot be located, our skip tracing team researches lawful address leads first, and we can provide an affidavit of due diligence to support a motion for alternative service.

Rush and same-day service in Michigan

Rush service is available statewide for $225, and same-day service is available in many Michigan jurisdictions. Call (800) 594-4730 with the service address, deadline, and documents so availability can be confirmed immediately.

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Michigan FAQ

Michigan process serving questions

How much does a process server cost in Michigan?
Routine service of process anywhere in Michigan is a $175 flat rate, and rush service is $225. Multi-defendant discounts are available, there are no hidden fees, and every assignment is quoted up front before dispatch. Call (800) 594-4730 for rush and same-day availability.
How long does service of process take in Michigan?
Routine assignments are typically attempted within a few business days of dispatch and completed promptly in most Michigan jurisdictions. Rush service ($225) is prioritized, and same-day service is available in many areas — call (800) 594-4730 with your deadline to confirm availability.
Who is allowed to serve legal papers in Michigan?
Service of process in Michigan is governed by the Michigan Rules of Civil Procedure. Depending on the county and case type, service may need to be made by a sheriff or constable, a licensed or certified private process server, or another court-authorized adult who is not a party to the case. Lawson Legal Services assigns the appropriate server for your matter and jurisdiction.
Do you serve papers in Detroit and Grand Rapids?
Yes. We serve Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren, and Sterling Heights and every other community in Michigan, including Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties and statewide. One order form covers the entire state.
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Online Service Request — Michigan

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