St. Clair County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07
Civil filing fee
$175
E-filing
Mandatory
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$175

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

Clerk of Court

St. Clair County Clerk (Clerk of the 31st Circuit Court)

E-FilingMandatory

MiFILE (Michigan statewide e-filing) · for attorneys/mandated filers in the 72nd District Court (St. Clair); permissive for self-represented filers

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Civil Complaint
$175
$175 (general civil filing fee, 31st Circuit Court)
Small Claims
$30
$30 (up to $600); $50 ($601-$1,750); $70 ($1,751-$6,000) at 72nd District Court
Divorce / Family
$175
$175 divorce without children; $255 with children (31st Circuit Court)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in St. Clair County?

    The civil filing fee in St. Clair County, Michigan is $175 (general civil filing fee, 31st Circuit Court)

  • What is the small claims filing fee in St. Clair County?

    $30 (up to $600); $50 ($601-$1,750); $70 ($1,751-$6,000) at 72nd District Court.

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

    $175 divorce without children; $255 with children (31st Circuit Court)

  • Can I e-file court documents in St. Clair County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through MiFILE. It is mandatory for attorneys.

  • Is there a free online case search for St. Clair County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at webinquiry.stclaircountycourts.org.

  • Where do I file court documents in St. Clair County?

    Filings go to the St. Clair County Clerk (Clerk of the 31st Circuit Court). You can reach the clerk at (810) 985-2200.

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