Washtenaw County Court Information

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

Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07

Clerk of Court

Washtenaw County Clerk / Register of Deeds (Clerk of the 22nd Circuit Court)

Lawrence Kestenbaum

(734) 222-3270 (Trial Court)tcadmin@ewashtenaw.org
E-FilingE-filing available statewide via MiFILE; $25 e-filing system fee per MCL 600.1986

MiFILE (Michigan statewide e-filing)

Filing Fees
Full schedule →
Civil Complaint
$150.00
$150.00 (general civil action, MCL 600.2529; plus $25 e-filing fee)
Small Claims
—
Heard in District Court, not Circuit
Divorce / Family
$150.00
$150.00 (divorce filing; +$80.00 if custody/parenting time, +$40.00 if child support)