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Michigan · 10 forms

Small Claims

Money disputes under the small claims limit — filing, serving, and collecting.

10 of 10 forms

  • DC 84a

    Small Claims Affidavit Addendum

    This form lets people add extra people who are either suing or being sued in a small claims case. It asks for the name, address, phone, and email for each additional person or business.

    Fillable PDF
  • DC 542

    Small Claims Notice of Intent to Dismiss for No Progress

    This form is a notice from the court that tells the people involved that their case might be thrown out if no one takes action. It states that the case will be dismissed if no progress is made within 14 days of the notice being signed.

    Fillable PDF
  • DC 86

    Small Claims Demand for Removal

    This form is used to ask the court to move a case from the small claims section to the regular civil section of the district court. It is a formal request to change where the case is heard.

    Fillable PDF
  • DC 84p

    Small Claims Proof of Service

    This form is used to record how a defendant received or did not receive the court documents in a small claims case. It is filled out by the court or a process server.

    Fillable PDF
  • No number

    Small Claims Affidavit and Notice of Hearing

    This form is used to start a small claims case and asks the plaintiff to provide details about the dispute, the parties involved, and the amount of money being claimed. It also includes a notice for the defendant about the required court hearing.

    Fillable PDF
  • DC 542o

    Small Claims Dismissal for No Progress

    This form is used by the court to officially close a small claims case when no progress has been made for 14 days after a notice of intent to dismiss was signed. It records whether the case is dismissed without prejudice or with prejudice.

    Fillable PDF
  • DC 85

    Small Claims Dismissal or Judgment

    This form is used to officially record the final result of a small claims case, whether that result is dismissing the case or entering a judgment. It asks the parties and the court to fill out details about the outcome, including who owes money and how the judgment should be paid.

    MandatoryFillable PDF
  • DC 85info

    Collecting a Small Claims Judgment

    This form provides information about ways a person who won a small claims case can collect the money they are owed. It describes methods like taking money from wages or bank accounts, or selling property to pay the debt.

  • DC 86o

    Small Claims Order for Removal

    This form is an order used by the court to officially move a case from the small claims section to the regular civil section of the district court. It states that the case is being moved and tells the defendant about the next steps they must take.

    Fillable PDF
  • DC 84info

    Small Claims Overview

    This form is an overview that explains what small claims court is and how the process works. It tells people about the rules, what they need to do to start a case, and what happens after the hearing.