Lake County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-30
Civil filing fee
$150.00
E-filing
No - not yet implemented in the 51st Circuit as of 2026-07
Case lookup
Via clerk

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

Clerk of Court

Lake County Clerk/Register of Deeds Office

Patti Pacola

800 Tenth St, Suite 200, Baldwin, MI 49304
231-745-2725
E-FilingNo - not yet implemented in the 51st Circuit as of 2026-07

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Filing Fees
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Civil Complaint
$150.00
$150.00

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Lake County, Michigan is $150.00.

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through MiFILE.

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

    No free public online case search is available for this court. Contact the clerk of court for case records.

  • Where do I file court documents in Lake County?

    Filings go to the Lake County Clerk/Register of Deeds Office, located at 800 Tenth St, Suite 200, Baldwin, MI 49304. You can reach the clerk at 231-745-2725.

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