The Macomb County forms you need
Macomb County requires 1 form to open a small claims case:
- DC 84/84n -- Affidavit and Claim, Small Claims / Notice of Hearing
We keep the current Macomb County version. The forms are not the hard part — filling them out is. The claim has to describe what happened in the language the court expects, and that is where most first-time filers get sent home to try again.
- Claim limit
- $7,000
- Filing fee
- $30–$70
- Court
- District Court
- File online
- Yes
Where to file these forms
37th District Court
8300 Common Road, Warren, MI 48093
586-574-4900
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (payment counter closes at 4:15 p.m.)
- Electronically via MiFILE (mifile.courts.michigan.gov)
- In person at the 37th District Court, Warren or Center Line
Walk-in filing is available at 8 locations: 37th District Court (Warren, Center Line), 38th District Court (Eastpointe), 39th District Court (Roseville), 40th District Court (St. Clair Shores), 41A District Court (Shelby Township, Sterling Heights), 41B District Court (Clinton Township, Harrison Township), 42-1 District Court (Romeo and northern Macomb townships), 42-2 District Court (New Baltimore and eastern Macomb townships).
Common questions
What forms do I need for small claims in Macomb County?
Macomb County requires: DC 84/84n -- Affidavit and Claim, Small Claims / Notice of Hearing. File them at 37th District Court.
Where do I file small claims forms in Macomb County?
37th District Court, 8300 Common Road, Warren. You may also be able to file online.
How much does it cost to file in Macomb County?
The filing fee is $30–$70, plus $34 per defendant for service. Fees change — confirm with the clerk at 586-574-4900.
The Macomb County filing packet — $49
Everything above, assembled and filled in with your facts:
- Both Macomb County forms, completed with your claim in the language the court expects
- A demand letter built from the same facts
- A filing checklist with 37th District Court's address, hours, and fee
- What to bring to your hearing
Answer a few questions first. See your claim written out before you pay anything.
Reviewed by Small Claims Desk · Last reviewed 2026-08-23 · Sourced from 37thdistrictcourt.org (37th District Court, Warren/Center Line, Macomb County), courts.michigan.gov (SCAO DC 84/84n form), legislature.mi.gov (MCL 600.8401, 600.8420, 500.3135) and MCL 600.8401 (Small Claims Division; $7,000 limit effective January 1, 2024, up from $6,500 in 2021, $6,000 in 2018, $5,500 in 2015, $5,000 in 2012). See how we verify.