Important: Clear Path Document Services is a document preparation and filing-assistance service — not a law firm. We do not provide legal advice, attorney representation, or create attorney-client relationships. All documents are prepared based on information you provide for educational and administrative purposes.Read full disclaimer.
Michigan Form MC 10: Judgment, Civil
What this form does, who files it, what it costs, and how to avoid the errors that get Michigan filings rejected.
Reviewed and updated by the Clear Path document team. Informational only — not legal advice.
Quick Answer
What is Michigan form MC 10?
Form MC 10 is the written judgment in a Michigan civil case. It records who won, how much is owed, and the interest and costs — and it is the document you need before you can garnish wages or seize property.
Who files it
The prevailing party usually prepares it; the judge signs it.
Where it goes
The district or circuit court that heard the case.
Filing fee
No separate filing fee; enforcement steps like garnishment carry their own fees.
What you need before you start
- The amount awarded, plus costs, attorney fees if allowed, and interest
- The date of the hearing or trial
- Full names of every party bound by the judgment
How to complete and file form MC 10
- 1
Fill in the amounts exactly as the judge stated them on the record.
- 2
Submit the proposed judgment to the judge for signature, following your court's seven-day rule if it applies.
- 3
Once signed and entered, get a certified copy from the clerk.
- 4
Serve the judgment on the other party and keep proof.
Mistakes that get MC 10 rejected
- Math errors in costs or interest, which the other side can challenge later
- Leaving out a party's full legal name, making collection harder
- Trying to garnish before the judgment is actually entered by the clerk