Local Coverage
Alpena County, Michigan is served by its own Circuit Court. Our local agents are familiar with this court's filing requirements and can execute personal service, substitute service, or skip tracing anywhere in Alpena County, returning a sworn proof of service that meets Michigan's evidentiary standard.
Service Methods Available
Direct, in-hand delivery of the summons and complaint to the named party at any address within Alpena County, the primary and most reliable method of service.
Start personal service in Alpena County →Where personal service proves impractical after reasonable attempts, Michigan's rules permit substitute service on a qualifying adult at the defendant's residence or place of business within Alpena County.
Discuss substitute service eligibility →When a defendant can't be located at a known address, our investigative team conducts a documented search across Alpena County to establish a current, serviceable address.
Request a locate investigation →Local Court Directory
Circuit Court
720 W. Chisholm Street, Alpena, MI 49707
(517) 373-0130
M-F: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Visit court website →Common Questions
Civil matters in Alpena County are handled by the Michigan Circuit Court — see the Local Court Directory above for exact address and contact information.
Yes, our network covers all of Alpena County, Michigan.
A sworn affidavit of service documenting when, where, and how the documents were delivered, meeting Michigan's evidentiary standard.
Talk to our team about service of process in Alpena County, Michigan.