Services
Client Benefits
As a service to our clients we also provide Nationwide Skip Tracing, Asset Searches, Background and Criminal History Searches, Postal Verification Requests, Affidavit of Attempts and script services for Motion and Order for Alternate Services.
Service fees and mileage on a “per person” and “entity” served basis. Mileage fee rates are set by the State of Michigan.
Successful service depends upon the accuracy of information we receive from the plaintiff or attorney and the willingness of the individual to accept service. Any additional information – including place of employment and phone numbers – will help to both expedite and accomplish service. All reasonable efforts will be exhausted before papers are returned unsuccessful.
The plaintiff (or plaintiff’s attorney) will be invoiced upon completion of service however, pre-pay is often required. In the event final service costs exceed the obtained pre pay amount. Attorney/Plaintiff will be invoiced for the balance owed. Proof of Service/Affidavit will not be submitted to the Court until balance owed has been paid.
Service fees are based on the type of document to be served (see below) and mileage will be invoiced based on required trips to obtain personal service or diligent effort and inquiry at the intended place of service which may or may not be taxable to the Defendant. (Invoice may include mileage fees not indicated on Proof of Service)
Final service fees may also include any or all of the following:
• Postal Verifications
• Incorrect Address
• Required Mailings
• Affidavits
• Requested or required GPS Verification Reports w/ Photo Documentation
• Other fees as agreed upon (Rush, Expedited, Stake-out, etc.)
Fee Schedule
*PLEASE NOTE: As of January 1, 2024 we will no longer provide services for Orders to Seize Property, Claim and Deliveries or Civil Bench Warrants.
General Civil
Notice of Judgment Lien – $40.00 plus mileage*
Garnishment – $23.00 plus mileage*
Subpoena – $26.00 plus mileage*
Summons and Complaint – $26.00 plus mileage*
Landlord/Tenant Services
Landlord – Tenant Summons – $26.00 plus mileage*
Land Contract Forfeiture – $26.00 plus mileage*
Notice to Quit – $26.00 plus mileage*
Order of Eviction
Does not include Officer hours and other associated costs and fees. Personal property/debris removal, REO Maintenance and locksmith services available – $40.00 plus mileage*
Foreclosure Services
Mortgage Foreclosure Notice Postings – $16.00 plus mileage
Abandoned Property Posting – $26.00 plus mileage
Property Tax Foreclosure Posting – Call for Rates
Small Claims
Affidavit and Claim (Small Claims) – $26.00 plus mileage*
Vehicle Immobilization
Vehicle Immobilization – Call for Rates
*Statutory Fee Service and mileage fees are “Per Person and Entity served”
Mileage fees are set by the State of Michigan and are currently calculated at $1.005 per mile.