Ingham County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Ingham County, Michigan.

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$150.00
E-filing
E-filing via MiFILE for designated case types; $25 e-filing system fee
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$150.00

At $150, the civil filing fee in Ingham County is about the same as nearby counties (median $150 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Ingham County Clerk (Clerk of the 30th Circuit Court)

Barb Byrum

313 W. Kalamazoo St, Lansing, MI 48933

Self-Help & Jury

Self-Help Center
E-FilingE-filing via MiFILE for designated case types; $25 e-filing system fee

MiFILE (Michigan statewide e-filing) · MCL 600.1986

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Civil Complaint
$150.00
$150.00 (circuit court civil action, MCL 600.2529; plus $25 e-filing fee)
Small Claims
Small claims heard in 54A/54B/55th District Courts, not Circuit
Divorce / Family
$150.00
$150.00 (divorce filing; +$80 custody/parenting, +$40 support)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in Ingham County?

    The civil filing fee in Ingham County, Michigan is $150.00 (circuit court civil action, MCL 600.2529; plus $25 e-filing fee)

  • What is the small claims filing fee in Ingham County?

    Small claims heard in 54A/54B/55th District Courts, not Circuit.

  • How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Ingham County?

    $150.00 (divorce filing; +$80 custody/parenting, +$40 support)

  • Can I e-file court documents in Ingham County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through MiFILE.

  • Is there a free online case search for Ingham County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at cc.ingham.org.

  • Where do I file court documents in Ingham County?

    Filings go to the Ingham County Clerk (Clerk of the 30th Circuit Court), located at 313 W. Kalamazoo St, Lansing, MI 48933. You can reach the clerk at (517) 483-6500.

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