eFiling

General eFiling Information

• eFiling is available for most case types for case initiation and subsequent filings on civil, domestic, and criminal cases.
  • Excluded eFiling case types are: AP, EM, NC, UD, UE, UF, UI, UM, UN. Filings on these cases must be filed in person or mailed to the Clerk's Office.
  • If you cannot locate your case in MiFile, contact the Clerk's Office at 248-858-0582 or efiling@oakgov.com.
• Praecipes must be submitted through the Oakland County ePraecipe application.
• Every filer must register with MiFILE.
• If Service is selected during file submission, service on the selected parties is made at the time of submission. The system will generate a Proof of Service document that will be filed into the court file.
• Payment is applied to the filer's credit card at the time of submission. If a document is rejected, the payment will be refunded.
• Statutory document filing fees are subject to a credit card transaction fee of 3%.
• Filings that are submitted up to 11:59 pm will be accepted as of that business day. Filings submitted after 11:59 pm on a Friday, or a weekend, or if submitted on a holiday, will be accepted the following business day.

Domestic

• Verified Statement - This form is required at case initiation for all domestic cases (divorce, custody, paternity, etc.). If you do not submit a verified statement when starting your case, you must provide a copy to FOC prior to your first assigned hearing date.
• Record of Divorce or Annulment Form - This form must be submitted along with your judgment of divorce.
• Notice of Filiation - This form must be submitted along with your judgment or final order of paternity.
• Personal Protection Orders:
  • File PPO petitions
  • Additional PPO motions and filings should be efiled using MiFile.
    • To search for your case in MiFile, use the case # format YYYY-######-XX (where XX = case type).
  • Call 248-303-1534 for questions about the PPO forms,or if you have questions ONLY after a judge has granted your PPOI request.

Criminal

• Set Aside Convictions
• To search for your case in MiFile, use the case # format YYYY-######-XX (where XX = case type).

Civil

• Business Court
• Out-of-State Subpoenas pursuant to MCL 600.2201 et seq.

For more information visit the MiFILE website.

Training Sessions for MiFILE

Walk-in training is not available at this time due to COVID-19 restrictions. Webinar training is available through ImageSoft.