Oakland County, MI · Oakland County
Request for Exemption from Use of MiFILE and Order
This form lets a person in a Michigan court case request exemption from electronic filing when they cannot use the MiFILE system.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Oakland County · Oakland County, Oakland County, Michigan
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- courts.michigan.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
Use this form to request an exemption from electronic filing in a case when a disability, limited English proficiency, confinement, or another reason prevents or limits your ability to use MiFILE. It asks for case and party information, the reason for the request, and a declaration signed under penalties of perjury. The judge or clerk records whether the request is approved or denied.
Who needs it
A party who cannot use the electronic filing system for a stated reason may complete and submit this request for an exemption.
How to submit it
Submit it to the court listed on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer dates and signs a declaration under penalties of perjury.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Request for Exemption from Use of MiFILE and Order.
- 2
Complete the Request
Enter case and party information and explain why you cannot use electronic filing.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach supporting documentation if applicable; the form permits additional sheets for your explanation.
- 4
Sign and Submit
Sign and date the declaration, then submit the form to the court listed on it.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the MiFILE exemption request?
- No. The form has no notary block; the signer signs and dates a declaration under penalties of perjury.
- Who can request an exemption from MiFILE?
- A person unable to use electronic filing because of a disability, limited English proficiency, confinement, or another reason may request an exemption.
- How do I submit the MiFILE exemption request?
- Submit the completed form to the court listed on the form. Check the county website for current contact details.