Lapeer County Court Information

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

Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07

Clerk of Court

Lapeer County Clerk (Clerk of the 40th Circuit Court, Family Court and Specialty Court)

Theresa Spencer

(810) 667-0356

Self-Help & Jury

Self-Help Center →

Filing Fees

Full schedule →

Civil Complaint

$150

$150 general civil complaint (MCL 600.2529(1)(a); Michigan Circuit Court Fee and Assessments Table, eff. February 2025)

Small Claims

$25

$25 for claim up to $600; $45 for claim over $600 up to $1,750; $65 for claim over $1,750 (MCL 600.8420; Michigan District Court Fee and Assessments Table, eff. April 2025)

Divorce / Family

$150

$150 to commence a divorce/civil action (MCL 600.2529(1)(a)); additional $80 where custody or parenting time of a minor child is determined