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86th District Court - Grand Traverse County

Filing information for 86th District Court - Grand Traverse County in Traverse City, MI. Part of the Grand Traverse County small claims court system.

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$7,000

Courthouse Details

86th District Court - Grand Traverse County

280 Washington Street

Traverse City, MI 49684

Mailing Address

280 Washington Street

Traverse City, MI 49684

Phone: (231) 922-4580Email: dcefile@86thdistrictcourt.org

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Filing cutoff: Online payments made after 3:45 PM will be applied the next business day.

Area Served

Grand Traverse County

How to File at 86th District Court - Grand Traverse County

File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.

File by mail

Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.

Ready to take action?

A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.

Read the demand letter guide

For statewide rules, see the full Michigan small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.