Quick Answer
How does criminal record expungement document prep work in Ingham County?
We prepare Michigan Clean Slate and traditional expungement applications for Ingham County residents. Complete MC 227 packet with fingerprint instructions. Not a law firm; no legal advice.
What's Included
- ✓MC 227 application
- ✓Certified conviction records instructions
- ✓Michigan State Police fingerprint packet
- ✓Prosecutor and AG service list
Ingham County Courthouse
Ingham County Circuit Court (30th Circuit) – Veterans Memorial Courthouse — 313 W Kalamazoo St, Lansing, MI 48933Ingham County Circuit and Family Division filings go to the Veterans Memorial Courthouse in downtown Lansing. Probate matters are handled at the Ingham County Probate Court, and district matters route through the 54-A (Lansing), 54-B (East Lansing), and 55th District Courts.
How it works in Ingham County
- Check eligibility with our free expungement checker, then submit the intake.
- Get fingerprints taken and request certified records of each conviction.
- We prepare the MC 227 application for the Ingham County court where you were convicted.
- You file, serve the prosecutor and Attorney General as instructed, and attend the hearing if one is set.
Filing in Ingham County: local details
- Court
- Ingham County 30th Circuit Court
- Address
- 313 W Kalamazoo St, Lansing, MI 48933
- Phone
- (517) 483-6500
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
E-filing: MiFILE is used for circuit court civil and family filings.
Common court fees (paid to the court, separate from our fee)
- Divorce without minor children$175
- Divorce with minor children$255
- General civil complaint$175
- Motion fee$20
Ingham County hears many cases involving state agencies because Lansing is the state capital. Family Division matters are split between the Lansing and Mason facilities — confirm which location your hearing is assigned to.
What to bring to the clerk
- A government-issued photo ID
- Your completed, signed forms plus the number of copies the clerk requires (usually the original and two copies)
- Payment for the filing fee — most Michigan clerks take cash, money order, or card (card payments usually add a processing fee)
- A fee waiver request (form MC 20) if you cannot afford the filing fee
- The case number, if your matter is already open
Fees and hours change. Confirm with the clerk before you go. Full 30th Circuit Court guide
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