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Served 123 LLC handles end-to-end subpoena domestication throughout Michigan under the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act — MCL 600.2201 et seq. (2012 PA 362), effective April 1, 2013 — including preparation of SCAO-approved form CC 11a, Circuit Court Clerk filing in all 83 counties, and service by personal delivery or certified mail per MCR 2.506. No filing fee. No new case created. No local Michigan counsel required.
Under Michigan's UIDDA, after the Circuit Court Clerk issues the Michigan subpoena and it is served on the deponent, a copy must also be served on all parties in the out-of-state case — whether represented by counsel or self-represented. Served 123 LLC coordinates this notice requirement on every Michigan order.
The Michigan Supreme Court State Court Administrative Office has officially confirmed that when the sole purpose of a request under MCL 600.2201 et seq. is to issue a subpoena, the clerk should not collect a filing fee and should not create a new case or assign a case code. This makes Michigan one of the most straightforward UIDDA states — there is no miscellaneous case to open, no civil filing fee to pay, and no case number to track. You submit the foreign subpoena and form CC 11a, the clerk issues the Michigan subpoena, and you proceed to service. Served 123 LLC advances $0 in filing fees on standard Michigan UIDDA orders.
Michigan adopted the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act (UIDDA), codified at MCL 600.2201 et seq. (2012 PA 362), effective April 1, 2013. Before this, out-of-state litigants were required to file a new lawsuit in Michigan solely to obtain a subpoena — a costly and time-consuming process. The UIDDA eliminated that requirement entirely.
To domesticate a foreign subpoena in Michigan, a party submits the foreign subpoena to the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where discovery is sought. Michigan has 83 counties — spanning both the Upper and Lower Peninsulas — each with a Circuit Court. The clerk promptly issues a Michigan subpoena using SCAO-approved form CC 11a ("Subpoena for Out-of-State Case"). No new case is created, no case code is assigned, and no filing fee is collected for a UIDDA subpoena issuance.
The issued Michigan subpoena must be served per MCR 2.506. Michigan expressly permits two service methods: (1) personal delivery to the named person, or (2) certified mail, return receipt requested, with delivery restricted to the addressee — service is complete when the recipient acknowledges receipt. A copy of the subpoena must also be served on all parties to the out-of-state case.
A legally competent adult non-party delivers a copy of the subpoena directly to the named person. Most common for deposition attendance subpoenas and when speed is critical.
Registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, with delivery restricted to the addressee. Service is complete when the recipient acknowledges receipt — signed green card is proof.
From intake to affidavit — Michigan's UIDDA process under MCL 600.2201, including form CC 11a preparation, no-fee circuit court filing, and dual-method service.
Use the order form at the top of this page or email info@served123.com. Include the originating state, the Michigan county where the recipient is located, and your foreign subpoena as a PDF. Note whether you prefer personal delivery or certified mail service — both are valid in Michigan under MCR 2.506.
We identify the correct Circuit Court for the Michigan county where discovery is sought. With 83 counties spanning both the Upper and Lower Peninsulas, county identification matters — particularly for Upper Peninsula counties where travel logistics for personal service may favor certified mail.
We prepare Michigan SCAO-approved form CC 11a — "Subpoena for Out-of-State Case" — per MCL 600.2203. The form must: (a) incorporate the terms used in the foreign subpoena, (b) list all counsel of record and unrepresented parties with contact information, and (c) include a statement on the consequences of failing to obey the subpoena.
We submit the foreign subpoena and form CC 11a to the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the correct Michigan county. Per SCAO guidance and MCL 600.2203(1), no filing fee is collected and no new case is created. The clerk promptly issues the signed Michigan subpoena. Filing does not constitute an appearance in Michigan courts.
We serve the issued Michigan subpoena on the deponent by either: (a) personal delivery by a legally competent adult non-party, or (b) certified mail, return receipt requested, delivery restricted to the addressee — service complete when the recipient acknowledges receipt. Served 123 LLC covers all 83 Michigan counties — Lower Peninsula and Upper Peninsula.
After serving the deponent, we serve a copy of the Michigan subpoena on all parties to the out-of-state proceeding — whether represented by counsel or self-represented. This notice requirement is part of Michigan's UIDDA implementation under MCL 600.2203 and must be satisfied for the subpoena to be fully enforceable.
You receive a signed affidavit of service (personal delivery) or a copy of the signed return receipt card (certified mail service) confirming full compliance with Michigan's UIDDA requirements and MCR 2.506 — ready for immediate filing in your originating state court.
MCL 600.2201 et seq. — Michigan's Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act, effective April 1, 2013. MCR 2.506 governs service.
| Statute / Rule | Subject | Key Provision |
|---|---|---|
| MCL 600.2201 | Short Title & Adoption | Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act — effective April 1, 2013 (2012 PA 362); applies to requests for discovery in actions pending on or after April 1, 2013 |
| MCL 600.2202 | Definitions | Defines "foreign subpoena," "issuing state," "discovery state," "subpoena" (includes subpoena duces tecum and administrative proceedings of a court of record) |
| MCL 600.2203(1) | Issuance | Submit foreign subpoena to Clerk of Circuit Court in county where discovery is sought; filing ≠ appearance; no filing fee; no new case created; no case code assigned |
| MCL 600.2203(2) | Clerk Issues Subpoena | Clerk promptly issues Michigan subpoena (form CC 11a) for service on person named in foreign subpoena |
| MCL 600.2203(3) | Michigan Subpoena Contents | Must: (a) incorporate terms of foreign subpoena; (b) contain or be accompanied by names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all counsel of record and unrepresented parties; (c) include statement on contempt consequences |
| MCL 600.2205 | Service | Service per Michigan Court Rules including MCR 2.506; personal delivery or certified mail (restricted delivery, return receipt) both valid; copy to all out-of-state case parties required |
| MCL 600.2206 | Objections | Motions for protective orders or to enforce, quash, or modify filed in Circuit Court in county where discovery is to be conducted; governed by Michigan rules and statutes |
| MCL 600.2207 | Uniformity | Construed to promote uniformity of law with other UIDDA states |
| MCR 2.506 | Subpoena Service Rules | Service by: personal delivery by a legally competent adult non-party; or registered/certified mail, return receipt requested, delivery restricted to addressee (service complete on receipt acknowledgment) |
| SCAO Form CC 11a | Michigan Subpoena Form | Official SCAO-approved form for out-of-state case subpoenas under MCL 600.2201 et seq. — "Subpoena for Out-of-State Case." Includes all required elements and contempt language |
*Requirements verified at time of publication. Always confirm with the applicable Michigan county Circuit Court Clerk at courts.michigan.gov.
End-to-end Michigan UIDDA handling across all 83 counties — form CC 11a preparation, no-fee circuit court filing, and MCR 2.506 service by personal delivery or certified mail.
We prepare SCAO-approved Michigan form CC 11a incorporating all required elements — terms of the foreign subpoena, counsel contact information, and the required contempt statement per MCL 600.2203(3).
We file with the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the correct Michigan county. No filing fee is charged under UIDDA. No new case is created. No case code assigned. The clerk issues the Michigan subpoena promptly — all 83 counties covered.
We coordinate service by a legally competent adult non-party per MCR 2.506. Personal delivery is recommended for deposition attendance subpoenas and situations where cooperation may be uncertain.
We coordinate certified mail service (restricted delivery, return receipt requested) per MCR 2.506 for eligible matters. Service is complete when the recipient acknowledges receipt — the signed green card is proof. Particularly useful for Upper Peninsula counties and records production subpoenas.
After serving the deponent, we serve copies of the issued Michigan subpoena on all parties to the out-of-state proceeding as required by Michigan's UIDDA implementation.
Signed affidavit of service (personal delivery) or signed certified mail return receipt (certified mail service) — complete proof of service ready for filing in your originating state court.
All major subpoena types under Michigan's UIDDA — across both the Lower and Upper Peninsulas, with personal delivery or certified mail service options for every order.
Compels production of documents, records, or ESI. Michigan UIDDA expressly includes subpoenas duces tecum. Certified mail service often the most practical method for records custodians. Most common Michigan UIDDA subpoena type.
Commands personal appearance at deposition. Personal delivery preferred for deposition attendance subpoenas to minimize objection risk. Michigan UIDDA includes a mechanism for non-Michigan residents to appear with payment of reasonable travel, food, and lodging expenses.
Combines personal testimony and document or ESI production. Michigan Court Rules govern all compliance requirements. Personal delivery recommended. Copy to all out-of-state case parties required after service on deponent.
Michigan's automotive industry — Ford, GM, Stellantis, and their vast supplier networks — generates enormous interstate discovery demand. Corporate records subpoenas, technical document production, and expert depositions from Michigan-based manufacturers are major UIDDA use cases statewide.
From Detroit and Grand Rapids to Marquette in the Upper Peninsula — Served 123 LLC handles subpoena domestication across all 83 Michigan counties, including the no-fee circuit court filing and certified mail service that make Michigan uniquely efficient.
Managing interstate litigation requiring discovery from Michigan witnesses, automotive companies, suppliers, healthcare providers, and financial institutions across all 83 counties statewide.
Attorneys in product liability, intellectual property, and commercial disputes requiring subpoenas from Michigan's automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and industrial manufacturers — some of the most frequent UIDDA filers in Michigan.
Counsel needing Michigan medical records, expert depositions, and healthcare provider subpoenas from Michigan's major health systems — Henry Ford Health, Beaumont, McLaren, and Spectrum Health.
Claims teams needing Michigan deposition testimony, medical records, and expert witness subpoenas — with no-fee circuit court filing and certified mail service coordination covering all 83 counties.
Michigan's Upper Peninsula — 15 counties spanning a vast geographic area — can be challenging for service. Certified mail service under MCR 2.506 is a practical, legally valid option for many UP discovery orders. Served 123 LLC handles all 15 UP counties.
Legal support firms outsourcing Michigan UIDDA domestication — we handle county determination, form CC 11a preparation, no-fee circuit court filing, and MCR 2.506 service statewide across all 83 counties.
The most common questions about domesticating subpoenas in Michigan under MCL 600.2201 et seq. — including the no-fee rule, form CC 11a, and certified mail service.
