Lapeer County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$150
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$150

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

Clerk of Court

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

Theresa Spencer

255 Clay Street, Suite 227, Lapeer, MI 48446

Self-Help & Jury

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Lapeer County, Michigan is $150 general civil complaint (MCL 600.2529(1)(a); Michigan Circuit Court Fee and Assessments Table, eff. February 2025)

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

    $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)

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

    $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.

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through MiFILE.

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

    Yes. You can look up cases online at micourt.courts.michigan.gov.

  • Where do I file court documents in Lapeer County?

    Filings go to the Lapeer County Clerk (Clerk of the 40th Circuit Court, Family Court and Specialty Court), located at 255 Clay Street, Suite 227, Lapeer, MI 48446. You can reach the clerk at (810) 667-0356.

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