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52-3 District Court Filing FeesRochester Hills Court Costs & Fee Calculator

Understand all costs for filing at 52-3 District Court in Rochester Hills. Use our calculator to estimate total fees including filing, service, and our professional assistance.

$29 service fee + court filing fees

Small Claims

$45-$95

Up to $6,500

General Civil

$175-$280

$6,501-$25,000

Service Fee

$26+

Certified mail standard

Our Service

$29

Filing assistance

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Complete Fee Schedule

Small Claims Court Fees
Cases up to $6,500 - No attorneys allowed
Claims up to $600
$45
Claims $600.01 - $1,750
Common
$65
Claims $1,750.01 - $3,500
Common
$80
Claims $3,500.01 - $6,500
Common
$95
Motion to set aside default
$20
Appeal to circuit court
$150
General Civil Division Fees
Cases $6,501 - $25,000 - Attorneys allowed
Claims $6,501 - $10,000
$175
Claims $10,001 - $25,000
$280
Motion filing
$20
Jury demand (6 jurors)
$125
Discovery motions
$20
Service of Process Fees
Getting papers to the defendant
Certified mail (in-state)
Common
$26
Personal service (local)
$50-75
Personal service (out-of-county)
$75-100
Publication service
$150+
Out-of-state service
$50-100
Post-Judgment Collection Fees
Collecting your judgment
Writ of garnishment
$35
Writ of execution
$15
Discovery subpoena
$25
Installment payment order
$20
Abstract of judgment
$15
Miscellaneous Fees
Other court services
Certified copies
$10 + $1/page
Court reporter (per day)
$100-150
Subpoena issuance
$5
Witness fees (per day)
$12 + mileage
Fee waiver application
Free
PettyLawsuit Service Fee
Our professional filing assistance
Document preparation & filing
Common
$29
Form completion assistance
Included
Court filing guidance
Included
Service coordination
Included
Case status updates
Included
Fee Waiver Information
Financial assistance available for qualifying individuals

52-3 District Court offers fee waivers for individuals who cannot afford court costs. You may qualify if you receive public assistance or meet income guidelines.

To Apply for Fee Waiver:

  1. Complete Form MC 20 (Fee Waiver Request)
  2. Provide proof of income or public assistance
  3. Submit with your court filing
  4. Court will review and decide on waiver
Note: Fee waivers only apply to court fees, not third-party services like PettyLawsuit's filing assistance.
Accepted Payment Methods
How to pay your court fees at 52-3 District Court

In-Person Payments

  • Cash
  • Personal checks
  • Money orders
  • Credit/debit cards (Visa, MasterCard)

Online/Mail Payments

  • Online portal (credit/debit only)
  • Mail check/money order to court
  • No cash by mail
Important: Make checks payable to "52-3 District Court" and include your case number if you have one.
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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to file small claims at 52-3 District Court?

Small claims filing fees at 52-3 District Court Rochester Hills are: $45 for claims up to $600, $65 for claims $600.01-$1,750, $80 for claims $1,750.01-$3,500, and $95 for claims $3,500.01-$6,500. Additional service fees apply.

What are the general civil filing fees at 52-3 District Court?

General civil filing fees at 52-3 District Court are: $175 for claims $6,501-$10,000 and $280 for claims $10,001-$25,000. Cases over $25,000 must be filed in Oakland County Circuit Court.

How much does service of process cost at 52-3 District Court?

Service fees at 52-3 District Court include: Certified mail $26, personal service $50-75 (depending on location), and publication service $150+. Most cases use certified mail for in-state defendants.