Forms and Resources

Civil Department

Forms & Resources

These are some of the most common forms used in court. Not all forms are provided. If you need a form or have questions about which form to use in a particular case, contact the Court clerk. 

Please follow this link for filing standards: E-Filing Standards

Civil Forms:

• Summons  
• Blank Complaint (Civil)
• Answer
• Blank Motion 
• Motion to Set Aside Default Judgment
• Motion for Installment Payments
• Objection to Garnishment
• State Income Tax Garnishment
• Periodic Garnishment
• Non-Periodic Garnishment
• Garnishment Disclosure
• Final Statement of Garnishment
• Affidavit & Claim (Small Claims)
• Notice to Quit to Recover Possession
• Notice for Non-Payment of Rent
• Summons (Landlord Tenant)
• Complaint to Recover Possession
• Complaint for Non-Payment of Rent
• Writ of Eviction
• Dismissal
• Satisfaction of Judgment
• Subpoena
• Financial Statement Request
• Certificate of Mailing 
• Land Contract Forfeiture

Civil Resources

• courts.mi.gov
• Garnishment Help
• Civil Interest Rates
• Collecting on a Judgment
• Legal Terminology
• Michigan Court Rules (Civil)
• Michiganlegalhelp.org
• Small Claims Help
• General Civil Help video and other information
• Michigan Court Rules (Small Claims/ Landlord Tenant)