Wayne County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Wayne County, MI. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Detroit area.
Small claims in Michigan — the numbers for Wayne County courts
$7,000
maximum claim
from $30
filing fee (published, varies by claim)
3–6 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
No
e-filing — file in person or by mail
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full Michigan small claims guide · The form that starts a case (DC 84): every field explained.
Wayne County has 20 independent courts
How to choose: By defendant's residence or where the cause of action arose
All Courts in Wayne County
16th District Court
32765 Five Mile Rd
Livonia, MI 48154
17th District Court
15111 Beech-Daly Rd
Redford, MI 48239
18th District Court
36675 Ford Rd
Westland, MI 48185
19th District Court
16077 Michigan Ave
Dearborn, MI 48126
20th District Court
25637 Michigan Ave
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
21st District Court
6000 N Middlebelt Rd
Garden City, MI 48135
22nd District Court
27331 S River Park Dr
Inkster, MI 48141
23rd District Court
23365 Goddard Rd
Taylor, MI 48180
24th District Court
6515 Roosevelt Rd
Allen Park, MI 48101
25th District Court
1475 Cleophus
Lincoln Park, MI 48146
27th District Court
2015 Biddle Ave
Wyandotte, MI 48192
28th District Court
14720 Reaume Parkway
Southgate, MI 48195
29th District Court
34808 Sims Ave
Wayne, MI 48184
30th District Court
12050 Woodward Ave
Highland Park, MI 48203
31st District Court
3401 Evaline Ave
Hamtramck, MI 48212
32A District Court
19617 Harper Ave
Harper Woods, MI 48225
33rd District Court
19000 Van Horn Rd
Woodhaven, MI 48183
34th District Court
11131 Wayne Rd
Romulus, MI 48174
35th District Court
660 Plymouth Rd
Plymouth, MI 48170
36th District Court
421 Madison Ave
Detroit, MI 48226
How to File in Wayne County
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 take action in Wayne County?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideSmall claims rules in Michigan
How much you can sue for
Individuals can sue for up to $7,000.
Deadline to file (statute of limitations)
6 yrs written contract · 6 yrs oral contract · 3 yrs property damage · 3 yrs personal injury
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a small claims case in Wayne County?
Filing fees in Michigan are set by the state and run from $30 to $70, depending on how much you're claiming. If you can't afford the fee, Michigan offers a fee waiver — ask the clerk how to apply. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with the court clerk before you file.
What's the most I can sue for in Wayne County?
Small claims cases in Wayne County are limited to $7,000. If your claim is worth more than that, you either have to bring it in a different court or give up the amount above the limit to stay in small claims. The clerk can confirm which court fits your claim.
Can I file online in Wayne County?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Wayne County. You'll file in person or by mail. Check with the clerk before you make the trip, in case that's changed.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Wayne County?
Small claims court is built for people representing themselves, and most filers do exactly that. Whether an attorney may appear varies by state — the state guide linked on this page covers the rule where you are, and the clerk can confirm it.
Answers reflect published court data. Court rules and fees change — the clerk is always the authoritative source.