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Genesee County 7th Circuit Court
Filing fees, hours, e-filing rules, and the forms the clerk in Flint expects from self-represented filers.
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Quick Answer
Where and how do I file at the 7th Circuit Court?
The Genesee County 7th Circuit Court is located at 900 S Saginaw St, Flint, MI 48502. Clerk hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. MiFILE is used for circuit court civil and family filings. Filing fees are set by Michigan statute, so they do not change from county to county — a fee waiver is available through form MC 20.
Address
900 S Saginaw St, Flint, MI 48502
Clerk phone
(810) 257-3220Hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
E-filing
MiFILE is used for circuit court civil and family filings.
What the 7th Circuit Court handles
- Divorce, custody, parenting time, and support
- Personal protection orders
- Civil claims over $25,000
- Name changes
Genesee County filing fees
Fees change. Confirm the current amount with the clerk before you file.
| Filing | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce without minor children | $175 | — |
| Divorce with minor children | $255 | — |
| General civil complaint | $175 | — |
| Motion fee | $20 | — |
What to bring to the clerk
- 1A government-issued photo ID
- 2Your completed, signed forms plus the number of copies the clerk requires (usually the original and two copies)
- 3Payment for the filing fee — most Michigan clerks take cash, money order, or card (card payments usually add a processing fee)
- 4A fee waiver request (form MC 20) if you cannot afford the filing fee
- 5The case number, if your matter is already open
Forms filed most often here
Michigan uses statewide SCAO forms. These are the ones Genesee County filers ask us about most:
MC 01FOC 10/52MC 20
Michigan court forms library — what each form doesLocal notes for Flint filers
Genesee County's Family Division and Friend of the Court operate out of the downtown Flint courthouse. Fee waiver requests are common here and the clerk's office processes MC 20 requests routinely.
Official 7th Circuit Court websiteGenesee County Court Questions
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