Saginaw County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07
Civil filing fee
$175.00
E-filing
Permissive
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$255.00

At $175, the civil filing fee in Saginaw County is higher than most nearby counties (median $150 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Saginaw County Clerk / Clerk of the 10th Circuit Court (Circuit Court Division)

Vanessa Guerra (County Clerk)

111 S. Michigan Ave., Saginaw, MI 48602

Self-Help & Jury

Self-Help Center
E-FilingPermissive

(filings accepted by mail, in person, drop box, or email as a courtesy)

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Civil Complaint
$175.00
$175.00 (civil action)
Small Claims
Heard in the District Court, not Circuit Court
Divorce / Family
$255.00
$255.00 (divorce with minor children); $175.00 (without minor children)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Saginaw County, Michigan is $175.00 (civil action)

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

    Heard in the District Court, not Circuit Court.

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

    $255.00 (divorce with minor children); $175.00 (without minor children)

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

    Yes. E-filing is available.

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

    Yes. You can look up cases online at secure.saginawcounty.com.

  • Where do I file court documents in Saginaw County?

    Filings go to the Saginaw County Clerk / Clerk of the 10th Circuit Court (Circuit Court Division), located at 111 S. Michigan Ave., Saginaw, MI 48602. You can reach the clerk at (989) 790-5540.

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