Washtenaw County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$150.00
E-filing
E-filing available s…
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$150.00

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

Clerk of Court

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

Lawrence Kestenbaum

101 E. Huron St., Ann Arbor MI, MI 48107
E-FilingE-filing available s…

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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)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Washtenaw County, Michigan is $150.00 (general civil action, MCL 600.2529; plus $25 e-filing fee)

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

    Heard in District Court, not Circuit.

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

    $150.00 (divorce filing; +$80.00 if custody/parenting time, +$40.00 if child support)

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through MiFILE.

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

    Yes. You can look up cases online at washtenaw.org.

  • Where do I file court documents in Washtenaw County?

    Filings go to the Washtenaw County Clerk / Register of Deeds (Clerk of the 22nd Circuit Court), located at 101 E. Huron St., Ann Arbor MI, MI 48107. You can reach the clerk at (734) 222-3270 (Trial Court)

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