Ingham County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Ingham County, MI. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Mason area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$7,000
Courts (3)
3 courthouses
Main Courthouse
54A District Court
124 W Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48933
Other Courthouse Locations
54B District Court
101 Linden St
East Lansing, MI 48823
Serves: City of East Lansing
55th District Court
700 Buhl St
Mason, MI 48854
Serves: All of Ingham County except the cities of Lansing and East Lansing
How to File in Ingham County
E-filing available
This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
Ready to get your money back?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Michigan small claims court guide →