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Oakland County 6th Circuit Court
Filing fees, hours, e-filing rules, and the forms the clerk in Pontiac expects from self-represented filers.
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Quick Answer
Where and how do I file at the 6th Circuit Court?
The Oakland County 6th Circuit Court is located at 1200 N Telegraph Rd, Pontiac, MI 48341. Clerk hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Oakland County was an early MiFILE adopter. Most circuit civil and family documents are expected to be e-filed. 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
1200 N Telegraph Rd, Pontiac, MI 48341
Clerk phone
(248) 858-0581Hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
E-filing
Oakland County was an early MiFILE adopter. Most circuit civil and family documents are expected to be e-filed.
What the 6th Circuit Court handles
- Divorce, custody, parenting time, and support
- Personal protection orders
- Civil claims over $25,000
- Business court matters
- Name changes
Oakland 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 | — |
| E-filing system fee | Varies | MiFILE charges a per-transaction fee in addition to the court's filing fee |
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 Oakland County filers ask us about most:
MC 01FOC 10/52FOC 39MC 20
Michigan court forms library — what each form doesLocal notes for Pontiac filers
Oakland County enforces e-filing formatting rules strictly — documents must be text-searchable PDFs with proper captions. Rejected e-filings are the most common delay for self-represented filers in Pontiac.
Official 6th Circuit Court websiteOakland County Court Questions
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