Learn about how to electronically file court documents in MiFILE.
MiFILE is Michigan's electronic filing system. Not all courts use MiFILE. For general information about MiFILE and e-filing, including which courts accept it, read What is E-filing.
MiFILE is Michigan's electronic filing system. If you need help filing documents to start a new case in MiFILE, this article will guide you through the process.
If you tried to electronically file court forms and they were rejected, read this article to learn about what you can do next.
Read this article to learn more about how to format and prepare your forms before you electronically file them in MiFILE. Preparing your documents the right way can keep your filing from being rejected or delayed.
A case-type code is a set of two letters at the end of a court case number. Each code stands for a type of case. A case is started when a complaint or petition is filed in a Michigan court. The court clerk assigns a case number, and at the end of the case number is the case-type code.
Read this article to learn about filing fees and how to pay them in MiFILE, or how to submit a Fee Waiver Request if you can’t afford the fees.
If you are e-filing or sending documents to other parties in your case, you may need to use PDF files. Read this article to learn more about how to work with PDF files.
If you are using a computer, smartphone, or other device to find information related to legal matters, you may want to keep this private for many reasons. You might be concerned for your safety, or you may just prefer to keep your legal issue to yourself. Read this article to learn more about how to keep your information private and safe.
Courts in Michigan are beginning to accept and may require court forms to be e-filed. E-filing is short for “electronic filing.” It is the process of filing court papers using a computer instead of handing them to a court clerk in person. Michigan uses a software system called MiFILE for the e-filing process.