Oakland County Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in Oakland County, MI. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Pontiac area.

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Courts (13)

13 courthouses

Main Courthouse

43rd District Court

305 E. Nine Mile Rd

Ferndale, MI 48220

Phone: (248) 546-2361Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Other Courthouse Locations

44th District Court

400 E. Eleven Mile Rd

Royal Oak, MI 48067

Phone: (248) 246-3600Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

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45A District Court — Berkley Division

3338 Coolidge Highway

Berkley, MI 48072

Phone: (248) 658-3300Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

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45B District Court — Oak Park Division

13600 Oak Park Blvd

Oak Park, MI 48237

Phone: (248) 691-7440Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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46th District Court

26000 Evergreen Rd

Southfield, MI 48076

Phone: (248) 796-5800Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

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47th District Court

31605 W. Eleven Mile Rd

Farmington Hills, MI 48336

Phone: (248) 871-2900Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (note: court has previously implemented a 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM lunch closure — verify current status with clerk)

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48th District Court

4280 Telegraph Rd

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302

Phone: (248) 647-1141Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

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50th District Court

70 N. Saginaw St

Pontiac, MI 48342

Phone: (248) 758-3800Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

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51st District Court

5100 Civic Center Dr

Waterford, MI 48329

Phone: (248) 674-4655Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

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52nd District Court — Division 1 (Novi)

48150 Grand River Ave

Novi, MI 48374

Phone: (248) 305-6080Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (MiFILE kiosks close at 4:15 PM, 15 minutes before main building closes)

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52nd District Court — Division 2 (Clarkston)

5850 Andersonville Rd

Clarkston, MI 48346

Phone: (248) 625-4880Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

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52nd District Court — Division 3 (Rochester Hills)

700 Barclay Cir

Rochester Hills, MI 48307

Phone: (248) 853-5553Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

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52nd District Court — Division 4 (Troy)

520 W. Big Beaver Rd

Troy, MI 48084

Phone: (248) 528-0404Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

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How to File in Oakland County

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E-filing available

This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

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File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.

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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.

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For statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Michigan small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.