Washtenaw County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Washtenaw County, MI. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Ann Arbor area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$7,000
Courts (4)
4 courthouses
Main Courthouse
14A-1 District Court
4133 Washtenaw Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Other Courthouse Locations
14A-2 District Court
415 W Michigan Avenue
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Serves: City of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan University, Ann Arbor Township, Augusta Township, Salem Township, Superior Township, Village of Barton Hills
14A-3 District Court
122 S Main Street
Chelsea, MI 48118
Serves: City of Chelsea, Dexter Township, Lima Township, Lyndon Township, Northfield Township, Scio Township, Sylvan Township, Webster Township, Village of Dexter
14A-4 District Court
1000 N Maple Road
Saline, MI 48176
Serves: Cities of Saline and Milan, Townships of Bridgewater, Freedom, Lodi, Manchester, Saline, Sharon, and York, Village of Manchester, Chelsea City, Dexter Township, Dexter City, Scio Township, Lima Township, Sylvan Township, Lyndon Township, Webster Township, Northfield Township
How to File in Washtenaw 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.
Important for Washtenaw County: Ann Arbor area. Michigan limit is $6,500.
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 →