Michigan Form FD 88, titled Verified Statement and Application for IV-D Services, is the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) form that every party in a Michigan domestic relations case must complete so the Friend of the Court (FOC) and the Michigan IV-D child support program can identify the parties, locate assets, and calculate support under the Michigan Child Support Formula. The form is filed with the circuit court clerk in cases involving divorce, separate maintenance, annulment, paternity, custody, parenting time, or child support, and it follows the SCAO Form FD 88 PDF published under MCR 3.206(C).
Filing FD 88 wrong delays your support order, blocks IV-D enforcement services, and in some counties triggers an automatic show-cause hearing. According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Office of Child Support, Michigan’s IV-D program managed roughly 800,000 active child support cases in 2025, and the Friend of the Court Bureau reports that incomplete verified statements are among the top three reasons support recommendations get pushed past the 21-day target.
- 📝 Exactly what FD 88 is, who must file it, and when it is due
- 📂 Every document you need to gather before you start writing
- 🧾 A line-by-line walkthrough of every box, including the IV-D application page
- 👥 Three full filled-out examples for the most common Michigan family-court fact patterns
- 🚨 The mistakes that get FD 88s rejected and how to avoid each one
What Form FD 88 Is and Who Must File It
Michigan Form FD 88 is the SCAO-approved Verified Statement and Application for IV-D Child Support Services. It collects identifying, financial, employment, health-insurance, and child-care information for every party and every minor child in a domestic relations case. The Friend of the Court uses the answers to open a case file, calculate child support, set health-care responsibility, and decide whether full IV-D enforcement services apply.
You must file FD 88 if you are starting, responding to, or modifying a Michigan case that involves child support, custody, parenting time, paternity, divorce, separate maintenance, or annulment. The duty to file comes from MCR 3.206(C), which requires a verified statement with the initial pleadings, and from MCL 552.505a, which governs FOC office duties. Both parents file their own FD 88; you do not share one form with the other party.
The form also serves a second purpose: page 2 of FD 88 is the Application for IV-D Services, which opts you into federal Title IV-D enforcement under 42 U.S.C. § 654. IV-D services include income withholding, tax-refund intercept, license suspension, and interstate enforcement through the Michigan Office of Child Support. Cases that receive cash assistance through MDHHS are automatically IV-D, so applicants on FIP or Medicaid have IV-D services opened for them.
The current SCAO revision is FD 88 (3/23), printed in the lower-left corner of the form. Confirm you are using that version by downloading directly from the SCAO forms library before you write anything. Older versions still float around on third-party sites and the FOC will reject them.
Before You Start: Documents and Information You Need
Gathering everything in advance prevents the most common cause of rejection, which is a verified statement that contradicts the supporting documents the FOC pulls later. Pull originals or clear PDFs of each item below, because the FOC caseworker will compare what you wrote to what the Michigan State Disbursement Unit and the Secretary of State already have on file.
- Government-issued photo ID — needed for the signature page and to verify your name spelling matches court and SOS records.
- Social Security card or ITIN letter — your SSN appears on the confidential FOC copy; a wrong digit blocks the IV-D match.
- Three most recent pay stubs — used to confirm gross income, overtime patterns, and pretax deductions on the income lines.
- Prior year W-2 and federal 1040 — needed to support the annual gross income figure and to flag self-employment.
- Health insurance card and premium statement — required for the health-care coverage section and the child-only premium calculation.
- Child care invoices or provider statement — needed for the child-care expense line that flows into the formula.
- Birth certificates for each minor child — used to confirm legal names, dates of birth, and biological parentage.
- Current employer name, address, and FEIN — used so the FOC can serve an income withholding notice without delay.
- Prior support orders from any state — required so Michigan can register or coordinate under UIFSA.
- Driver’s license number and vehicle plate — entered for license-suspension enforcement authority.
If anything on this list is missing, write “unknown” in the corresponding box rather than guessing, because a knowingly false answer can support a contempt finding under MCL 552.631.
Where to Get the Form and How to Access It
The only authoritative copy of FD 88 lives on the Michigan Courts website. Download the fillable PDF from the SCAO Form FD 88 page, open it in Adobe Acrobat Reader, and type directly into the form. Typing produces cleaner OCR results when the FOC scans your filing into MiCSES, the statewide child support case management system.
If you cannot print at home, every Michigan circuit court clerk keeps paper FD 88 forms at the counter. Court self-help centers, such as the Wayne County Friend of the Court self-help desk, the Oakland County FOC, the Kent County FOC, and the Macomb County FOC, all stock the form and provide free instruction sheets.
You can also e-file FD 88 through the statewide MiFILE portal once you have a court case number. MiFILE charges a per-document e-filing system fee (currently $5.00 per envelope) plus any local filing fees. The verified statement itself has no separate fee — the filing fee belongs to the underlying complaint, motion, or petition.
Some counties accept FD 88 by fax for self-represented filers; check your local FOC office page first because fax filing is a county option, not a statewide right.
Step-by-Step: How to Fill Out Form FD 88 Line by Line
FD 88 is two pages. Page 1 is the Verified Statement under MCR 3.206(C). Page 2 is the Application for IV-D Services. Each box must be completed unless the field truly does not apply. Sample entries that go on the form are italicized throughout.
Case Caption: Court, County, and Case Number
The caption at the top of page 1 asks for the judicial circuit, the county, and the court telephone number. Write the full circuit number and county exactly as printed on your complaint — for example, 3rd Judicial Circuit, Wayne County.
Pull the case number from your stamped complaint or summons; format it as printed by the clerk, usually 24-123456-DM for a divorce with minor children or 24-654321-DP for a paternity case. Maria Lopez, filing a divorce with two minor kids in Wayne County, writes 24-100200-DM.
The most common nuance is a brand-new filing where you have no case number yet. Leave the case number box blank and the clerk will stamp it on when you file at the counter.
The most common mistake on this field is entering the docket number from a prior FOC case instead of the new case number, which routes your verified statement to a closed file and forces you to refile.
A frequent misconception is that the county field means your home county; it means the county where the case is filed, which is sometimes different if you moved before filing.
Plaintiff and Defendant Names
Write the plaintiff’s full legal name on the left and the defendant’s full legal name on the right, in FIRST MIDDLE LAST order. Use the names exactly as they appear on the complaint, even if one party has since remarried or changed names.
For example, Maria Elena Lopez enters as plaintiff and Carlos Antonio Lopez as defendant. If a party uses a suffix like Jr. or III, include it on the form because the Michigan State Disbursement Unit matches by full legal name.
The nuance to watch for is a paternity case where the mother is plaintiff and the alleged father has not yet been adjudicated; you still write his full legal name, not “alleged father.”
A common mistake is writing a nickname or maiden name that does not match the complaint, which causes the FOC to open a duplicate party record. The misconception filers carry is that the names must match the driver’s license; they must match the complaint, even if the complaint itself has an error to be corrected later.
Your Information (Filing Party Block)
This block asks for your full legal name, current residential address, mailing address if different, date of birth, Social Security number, driver’s license number and state, and daytime telephone. Format the date of birth as MM/DD/YYYY and the SSN as XXX-XX-XXXX.
Janet Brooks, a Kent County mother filing for initial support, writes Janet R. Brooks, 412 Maple St., Grand Rapids, MI 49503, DOB 05/14/1988, SSN 372-55-4189. Use your current address; the FOC mails all notices here, and missing a notice can result in a default support order.
The nuance is domestic violence — if you have an active MCL 780.851 Address Confidentiality Program participation, write your ACP substitute address and attach proof. The common mistake is listing a P.O. Box as the residence; the residence line must be a physical address, with the P.O. Box going on the mailing line.
A misconception filers hold is that the SSN box is optional; federal law at 42 U.S.C. § 666(a)(13) requires SSN collection for IV-D processing, and leaving it blank halts your case.
Other Party’s Information Block
Mirror the same fields for the other party: full legal name, residential and mailing addresses, date of birth, SSN if known, driver’s license, and phone. If you do not know a field, write “unknown” — never guess.
For example, Marcus Reed, the defendant father in an Oakland County paternity action, may not know the mother’s SSN; he writes unknown in that box and the FOC will pull it from the IV-D match.
The nuance involves a party who has moved out of state. Write the last known out-of-state address and the FOC will use the Federal Parent Locator Service to find them.
A common mistake is filling in the other party’s information from memory when you have a more current address from email or text; always use the most recent verified address. The misconception is that “unknown” looks bad; in fact, knowingly false information is what causes harm, not honest unknowns.
Minor Children Section
List every minor child of the parties, including children not in the household and any child whose paternity is at issue. For each child, enter full legal name, date of birth, sex, place of birth, and current residence.
Carlos and Maria Lopez list two children: Sofia Lopez, 03/12/2016, F, Detroit, MI, with mother and Diego Lopez, 09/04/2019, M, Detroit, MI, with mother. Include children of this relationship even if they live with a third-party caregiver.
The nuance is a stepchild — do not list stepchildren here unless one party has adopted. List only legal children of both parties or children whose parentage is being decided in this case.
A common mistake is listing children from a prior relationship, which inflates the support calculation and triggers a correction request. The misconception is that adult children belong in this block; they do not, but they may belong in the “other dependents” line later.
Marriage and Separation Dates
Enter the date of marriage as MM/DD/YYYY and the date the parties separated, even if the date of separation is approximate. If never married — typical in a paternity case — write “N/A” for marriage and leave separation blank.
Maria writes 06/22/2014 for marriage and 01/15/2024 for separation. Aisha Williams, filing a paternity case in Wayne County, writes N/A on both lines.
The nuance is a common-law marriage from another state; Michigan does not create common-law marriages but recognizes valid out-of-state ones under MCL 551.2, so write the original state’s marriage date.
The common mistake is leaving these lines blank in a divorce, which forces the FOC to request supplementation and delays the support recommendation. The misconception is that the separation date affects support start; the support effective date is set by the court, not by the separation entry on FD 88.
Income and Employment
Enter your employer’s name, address, telephone, and FEIN if known, plus your job title, hire date, pay frequency, and gross income per pay period and per year. Use gross (pre-tax) numbers because the Michigan Child Support Formula starts from gross.
Marcus enters Reed Electrical LLC, 1500 Industrial Dr., Pontiac, MI 48340, FEIN 38-1234567, Journeyman Electrician, hired 03/01/2019, paid biweekly, $2,450 gross per check, $63,700 per year. Round to whole dollars.
The nuance is variable income — bonuses, overtime, tips, or 1099 work. Average the last 12 months and disclose the basis in the margin or on an attached sheet, because the FOC will impute the average if you do not.
A common mistake is reporting net pay instead of gross, which causes the calculator to drop the support number and triggers a corrected order weeks later. The misconception is that side-gig income does not count; under 2021 MCSF 2.01(C), all income from any source counts unless specifically excluded.
Other Income, Assets, and Public Assistance
Disclose all other income: self-employment net profit, rental income, investment income, unemployment, workers’ comp, Social Security (not SSI), pensions, and any other source. Disclose if you currently receive cash assistance, Medicaid, FIP, or SNAP through MDHHS.
For example, Janet writes FIP $492/month, Medicaid yes, SNAP $310/month. Receiving FIP automatically opens an IV-D case under MCL 400.10a, so be precise.
The nuance is SSI — Supplemental Security Income is excluded from formula income; SSDI is included. Mislabeling them is a frequent error.
A common mistake is failing to disclose unemployment benefits, which the UIA reports to the FOC anyway, creating a contradiction that triggers a verification hold. The misconception is that public assistance is private; the FOC has data-sharing authority under MCL 552.517b and will see it.
Health Insurance Information
State whether you or the other party currently provides health, dental, or vision insurance for the children, the carrier name, policy number, and the child-only monthly premium cost. The child-only figure is the premium for the children’s portion, not the full family premium.
Carlos enters Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, policy 123456789, child-only premium $185/month, available through employer. Attach the most recent premium statement if you have it.
The nuance is when both parents have access to coverage; the 2021 MCSF 3.04 compares cost and quality, so disclose access even if you are not the carrier.
A common mistake is entering the full family premium, which over-credits the parent providing coverage and inflates support. The misconception is that Medicaid counts as “providing insurance”; under the formula, Medicaid is treated separately and does not give a credit.
Child Care Expenses
Enter the actual, work-related child care cost per month for each child, plus the provider’s name and address. Only work-related care counts under the formula.
Aisha lists Little Stars Daycare, 800 Joy Rd., Detroit, MI 48206, $720/month for Jasmine Williams. Attach a provider statement on letterhead if available.
The nuance is summer-only care; annualize by dividing the summer cost over 12 months and note the calculation. A common mistake is including babysitting for date nights or errands, which is not work-related and gets struck.
The misconception filers hold is that the parent without custody never gets credit for child care; in fact, both parents can claim work-related care for the time the child is in their care under 2021 MCSF 3.06.
Other Dependents
List any other minor children you have a legal duty to support who are not children of this case, including their names, dates of birth, and whether they live with you. This entry feeds the “other dependent” deduction in the formula.
Marcus lists Tyler Reed, 11/02/2014, lives with mother, court order #2018-007788-DM. Provide the support order number when available.
The nuance is a stepchild you support voluntarily; voluntarily supported stepchildren generally do not qualify for the deduction without a court-ordered duty. The common mistake is listing the children of this case again, which double-counts and lowers your support unfairly to the other parent.
The misconception is that the other-dependent deduction is automatic; the FOC requires proof of the duty, such as a support order or birth certificate.
Signature and Verification
Sign and date the bottom of page 1 in front of yourself — FD 88 is a verified statement under penalty of perjury under MCR 1.109(D)(3), so it does not require a notary, only your signature attesting to truthfulness.
Maria signs Maria E. Lopez and dates 03/04/2026. Use a wet signature on paper filings and an /s/ Maria E. Lopez electronic signature for MiFILE submissions.
The nuance is filing through an attorney; the attorney can sign as preparer, but the party must verify the financial information. A common mistake is signing on the wrong line — the IV-D application on page 2 has its own signature block.
The misconception is that a verified statement is just a form; it is sworn testimony, and false answers can support contempt or perjury under MCL 750.423.
Page 2: Application for IV-D Services
Page 2 opens enforcement services. Check the box requesting full IV-D services if you want income withholding, tax intercept, license suspension, credit-bureau reporting, and interstate enforcement. Provide the applicant’s name, address, and SSN again at the top of page 2.
Janet checks the Full IV-D Services box and signs Janet R. Brooks, 03/06/2026. If you receive FIP or Medicaid, this box is effectively pre-selected by operation of law.
The nuance is the opt-out: a party not on public assistance may decline IV-D services by checking the limited-services box, but doing so removes most enforcement tools. The common mistake is leaving page 2 blank, which the FOC reads as a declination.
The misconception is that IV-D costs money; Michigan does not charge an application fee, though the federal $35 annual fee under 42 U.S.C. § 654(6)(B) applies to never-assistance cases after $550 in collections.
Three Filled-Out Examples Using Real Scenarios
Scenario 1: Maria Lopez — Wayne County Divorce With Two Minor Children
Maria Lopez files for divorce in the 3rd Judicial Circuit after a 10-year marriage to Carlos, with two minor children. She completes FD 88 alongside her complaint and asks for full IV-D services.
| Form Section | What Maria Enters |
|---|---|
| Court / County / Case No. | 3rd Judicial Circuit, Wayne County, 24-100200-DM |
| Plaintiff / Defendant | Maria Elena Lopez / Carlos Antonio Lopez |
| Plaintiff Address & DOB | 5520 W. Vernor, Detroit, MI 48209; DOB 07/19/1986 |
| Marriage / Separation | 06/22/2014 / 01/15/2024 |
| Minor Children | Sofia Lopez 03/12/2016; Diego Lopez 09/04/2019 |
| Employer / Income | Henry Ford Health, RN, $38/hr, $79,040 gross/yr |
| Health Insurance | BCBSM child-only $185/mo, through employer |
| Child Care | Detroit Kids Academy, $640/mo (after-school) |
| Page 2 IV-D | Full IV-D services requested, signed 03/04/2026 |
Scenario 2: Marcus Reed — Oakland County Paternity and Custody
Marcus Reed is the adjudicated father in a paternity case with the mother of his daughter. He files FD 88 with his answer and counter-motion for parenting time.
| Form Section | What Marcus Enters |
|---|---|
| Court / County / Case No. | 6th Judicial Circuit, Oakland County, 24-654321-DP |
| Plaintiff / Defendant | Tasha M. Greene / Marcus J. Reed |
| Defendant Address & DOB | 2210 Baldwin Ave., Pontiac, MI 48340; DOB 11/03/1990 |
| Marriage / Separation | N/A / N/A |
| Minor Child | Amari Reed-Greene 02/18/2021 |
| Employer / Income | Reed Electrical LLC, Journeyman, $63,700 gross/yr |
| Health Insurance | Aetna child-only $140/mo, employer plan |
| Other Dependents | Tyler Reed 11/02/2014, order 2018-007788-DM |
| Page 2 IV-D | Full IV-D services requested, signed 03/05/2026 |
Scenario 3: Aisha Williams — Wayne County Initial Support, FIP Recipient
Aisha Williams receives FIP through MDHHS and files FD 88 to establish initial child support against the father of her daughter Jasmine.
| Form Section | What Aisha Enters |
|---|---|
| Court / County / Case No. | 3rd Judicial Circuit, Wayne County, 24-200300-DS |
| Plaintiff / Defendant | Aisha N. Williams / Devon T. Carter |
| Plaintiff Address & DOB | 14820 Joy Rd., Detroit, MI 48228; DOB 04/22/1995 |
| Marriage / Separation | N/A / N/A |
| Minor Child | Jasmine Williams 08/30/2020 |
| Employer / Income | Part-time cashier, Meijer, $14/hr, $14,560 gross/yr |
| Public Assistance | FIP $492/mo, Medicaid yes, SNAP $310/mo |
| Child Care | Little Stars Daycare, $720/mo |
| Page 2 IV-D | Pre-selected by FIP, signed 03/06/2026 |
How to File the Completed Form
You can file FD 88 four ways, depending on your county and case posture. Keep proof of filing in every channel, because the FOC’s 21-day support recommendation clock starts only when the verified statement is in the file.
- In person at the circuit court clerk — Walk-in filing at the clerk’s counter, such as the Wayne County Clerk, gets you a time-stamped receipt the same day. No fee for FD 88 itself.
- By mail — Send a signed original to the clerk of the circuit court in the county of filing. Use certified mail with return receipt; processing time is 7–14 days from delivery.
- MiFILE e-filing — Submit through the MiFILE portal once you have a case number. The system fee is $5.00 per envelope by credit card or ACH. The portal returns a stamped PDF as proof.
- Fax to the FOC (county option) — Some FOC offices accept FD 88 by fax for pro se filers; confirm with your local FOC office directory and keep the transmission report as proof.
Pay your filing fee for the underlying complaint or motion (typically $175 for divorce with minor children, $150 for a paternity complaint) at the same window using cash, check, money order, or credit card. Fee waivers under MCR 2.002 are available for low-income filers using form MC 20.
What Happens After You File
The clerk routes a copy of FD 88 to the Friend of the Court within 14 days. The FOC opens or updates the MiCSES case record, runs IV-D locate matches against employer, SSA, and SOS databases, and calculates a presumptive support amount under the 2021 Michigan Child Support Formula.
You should receive a support recommendation by mail within 21 to 45 days, depending on county caseload. The recommendation tells you the proposed monthly support, health-care allocation, and child-care contribution. You have 21 days to object in writing under MCR 3.215(E); silence becomes a court order.
If IV-D services are active, expect an Income Withholding for Support (IWO) to issue to the payer’s employer under MCL 552.604 within days of entry. Payments flow through the Michigan State Disbursement Unit, not directly to the other parent.
Updates are required whenever your address, employer, income, or insurance changes — within 21 days of the change — under MCL 552.603, using form FD 109 Change of Information.
Mistakes to Avoid When Filling Out the Form
- Reporting net pay instead of gross — under-states income and triggers a re-calc weeks later.
- Leaving the SSN box blank — halts the IV-D locate match and delays the entire case.
- Listing a P.O. Box on the residence line — the FOC reads it as missing, which causes a verification hold.
- Using a nickname or maiden name that does not match the complaint — creates a duplicate party record.
- Forgetting to sign page 1 — an unsigned verified statement is not a verified statement at all.
- Leaving page 2 (IV-D application) blank — the FOC reads it as a declination and shuts off enforcement.
- Entering the family health premium instead of the child-only premium — over-credits the carrier and inflates support.
- Listing stepchildren in the minor children section — inflates the support calculation and gets struck.
- Omitting variable income like overtime, tips, or bonuses — guarantees an imputation hearing.
- Failing to disclose a prior out-of-state support order — creates a UIFSA conflict and freezes enforcement.
- Listing children from a prior relationship as “this case” children — gets the form rejected outright.
- Mislabeling SSI as SSDI (or vice versa) — SSI is excluded from formula income; mislabeling skews the order.
- Using an outdated revision of FD 88 — the FOC will reject any non-current SCAO version.
Do’s and Don’ts
- Do download FD 88 fresh from the SCAO library so you have the current revision.
- Do type your answers in Adobe Reader for cleaner scanning into MiCSES.
- Do attach pay stubs, a recent W-2, and the child-only premium statement.
- Do write unknown rather than guessing on the other party’s data.
- Do keep a stamped copy of every page after filing for your records.
- Do file form FD 109 within 21 days of any change.
- Don’t sign before you finish — re-read every line, especially income.
- Don’t report net income or take-home pay anywhere on FD 88.
- Don’t list stepchildren among the minor children of the case.
- Don’t leave the IV-D page blank if you want enforcement help.
- Don’t put your SSN on the public copy if you have an ACP participation card without the substitute address.
- Don’t mix old and new case numbers from prior FOC files.
Pros and Cons of Filing on Your Own vs. With Help
Filing FD 88 pro se is doable, but the formula math behind the support number rewards careful preparation. The decision often turns on income complexity and case heat.
- Pro — No legal fees, which matters because Michigan family attorneys average $250–$400 per hour statewide.
- Pro — Faster turnaround for simple W-2 income with no other-dependent or self-employment issues.
- Pro — Direct learning of the Michigan Child Support Formula, useful for future modifications.
- Pro — Control over disclosures, especially for sensitive items like ACP addresses.
- Pro — Court self-help centers like the Wayne County FOC desk offer free in-person help.
- Con — Income imputation risk if you misreport variable pay or self-employment.
- Con — Health-insurance allocation errors that quietly cost hundreds per month.
- Con — Missed objection deadlines because pro se filers often misread the 21-day window.
- Con — Limited remedy if a verified statement contradicts attached documents, since the FOC trusts the documents.
- Con — UIFSA and interstate issues are difficult to handle without counsel.
- Con — Contempt risk under MCL 552.631 if knowingly false information slips in.
FD 88 vs. Related Michigan SCAO Forms
| Form | Purpose |
|---|---|
| FD 88 | Verified Statement and Application for IV-D Services — initial financial disclosure. |
| FD 109 | Update of address, employer, or insurance after FD 88 is on file. |
| FOC 39 | Uniform Child Support Order — the order that issues after FD 88 review. |
| FOC 10 | Motion regarding support — used to modify a support order later. |
FAQs
Is Form FD 88 required in every Michigan domestic relations case?
Yes. MCR 3.206(C) requires a verified statement with initial pleadings in any case involving support, custody, parenting time, or paternity.
Do both parties have to file their own FD 88?
Yes. Each party files an individual verified statement; you do not share one form, because each party’s income and insurance differ.
Is there a filing fee for FD 88?
No. FD 88 itself carries no separate fee; the filing fee belongs to the underlying complaint, motion, or petition.
Does FD 88 need to be notarized?
No. FD 88 is verified under MCR 1.109(D)(3), which requires only a signature attesting to truth under penalty of perjury.
Do I write gross or net income on the income line?
Yes — gross. The Michigan Child Support Formula calculates from gross income; net entries distort the support amount.
Should I put a P.O. Box on the residence line if I use one for mail?
No. The residence line needs a physical address; put the P.O. Box on the mailing-address line instead.
Can I leave the other party’s SSN box blank if I don’t know it?
Yes. Write unknown — the FOC will match through IV-D databases; never guess a number.
Do I list stepchildren in the minor children section?
No. Only legal children of both parties, or children whose parentage is being decided, belong in that section.
Is the child-only premium the same as the family premium on the health insurance line?
No. Enter the child-only portion; entering the full family premium over-credits the carrier and inflates support.
Should I check the full IV-D services box if I’m not on public assistance?
Yes, if you want income withholding, tax intercept, and license-suspension tools; otherwise enforcement options shrink significantly.
Does filing FD 88 by itself create a support order?
No. FD 88 starts the calculation; the support order issues separately on FOC 39 after the FOC recommendation and court entry.
Can I e-file FD 88 through MiFILE?
Yes. Once a case number exists, e-file through the MiFILE portal for a $5.00 per-envelope system fee.
Do I need to update FD 88 when my job changes?
Yes. File FD 109 within 21 days of any change in address, employer, income, or insurance under MCL 552.603.
Will the FOC see my public assistance answers?
Yes. Data-sharing under MCL 552.517b gives the FOC direct access to MDHHS records, so accuracy protects you from contradictions.
Can knowingly false answers on FD 88 get me in trouble?
Yes. A verified statement is sworn testimony; false answers may support contempt or perjury under MCL 750.423.
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