Services
Client Benefits
As a service to our clients we also provide Nationwide Skip Tracing, Asset Searches, Background and Criminal History Searches, Michigan Secretary of State, Postal Verification Requests, Affidavit of Attempts and script services for Motion and Order for Alternate Service along with statewide, nationwide and international forwarding services.
Service fees and mileage on a “per person” and “entity” served basis. Mileage fee rates are set by the State of Michigan.
Successful service depends upon the accuracy of information we receive from the plaintiff or attorney and the willingness of the individual to accept service. Any additional information – including place of employment and phone numbers – will help to both expedite and accomplish service. All reasonable efforts will be exhausted before papers are returned unsuccessful.
The plaintiff (or plaintiff’s attorney) will be invoiced upon completion of service however, pre-pay is often required.
Service fees are based on the type of document to be served (see below) and mileage is calculated based on one round trip from the Court to the listed address or place of service.
Final service fees may also include any or all of the following:
• Postal Verifications
• Incorrect Address
• Required Mailings
• Affidavits
• Requested or required GPS Verification Reports w/ Photo Documentation
• Other fees as agreed upon (Rush, Expedited, Stake-out, etc.)
Fee Schedule
Garnishments
Garnishment – $23.00 plus mileage*
General Civil
Notice of Judgment Lien – $40.00 plus mileage*
Order to Seize Property
Does not include Officer hours and other associated costs and fees. By prior fee agreement only – $40.00 plus mileage*
Subpoena – $26.00 plus mileage*
Summons and Complaint – $26.00 plus mileage*
LT Services
Landlord – Tenant Summons – $26.00 plus mileage*
Land Contract Forfeiture – $26.00 plus mileage*
Notice to Quit – $26.00 plus mileage*
Order of Eviction
Does not include Officer hours and other associated costs and fees. Personal property/debris removal, REO Maintenance and locksmith services available – $40.00 plus mileage*
Foreclosure Services
Mortgage Foreclosure Notice Postings – $16.00 plus mileage
Levy on Real Estate – $40.00 plus mileage
Abandoned Property Posting – $26.00 plus mileage
Property Tax Foreclosure Posting – Call for Rates
Small Claims
Affidavit and Claim (Small Claims) – $26.00 plus mileage*
Vehicle Immobilization
Vehicle Immobilization – Call for Rates
Warrant
Warrant Arrest
Does not include Officer hours and other associated costs and fees – $40.00 plus mileage*
Other Services
Claim and Delivery
Does not include Officer hours and other associated costs and fees. By prior fee agreement only – $40.00 plus mileage*
State, National & International Forwarding Services
This service is provided free of charge to our exclusive use clients and courts – Call for Rates
Skip Tracing & Asset Search – Call for Rates
*Statutory Fee
Service and mileage fees are “Per Person and Entity served”
Mileage fees are set by the State of Michigan and are currently calculated at $0.98 per mile.
