Michigan Form MC 49 is the Request and Writ for Garnishment (Income Tax Refund/Credit), the court paper a judgment creditor files to intercept a debtor’s Michigan state income tax refund and apply it to an unpaid money judgment. The form is issued by the State Court Administrative Office under SCAO approval, sent to the Michigan Department of Treasury once signed by a court clerk, and governed by MCL 600.4061a and MCR 3.101. The current SCAO revision is dated 3/24, and using an older version is the single fastest way to get your writ rejected by the issuing court.
A bad MC 49 filing does not just delay your money. It can void the writ entirely, force you to pay a second $35 disclosure fee, and cost you the refund year because Treasury will only honor one timely writ per debtor per tax year. The Michigan Department of Treasury reports it processes more than 250,000 garnishment writs each year, and a meaningful share are bounced for math errors, expired judgments, or missing debtor identifiers, according to its published garnishment guidance.
- 📋 How to read every box on the 3/24 SCAO version of MC 49 line by line
- 💵 Exactly where the $35 disclosure fee goes and how to pay it correctly
- 🧾 Three filled-out examples (landlord, medical provider, ex-spouse) so you can copy the structure
- ⚖️ The MCR 3.101 deadlines that decide whether your writ is even valid
- 🚫 The 10 most common errors that cause Treasury to reject MC 49 outright
What the Form Is and Who Must File It
Form MC 49 is a post-judgment collection tool. You can only file it after a Michigan court enters a money judgment against the debtor and the appeal period passes, which is set out in MCR 2.602. The writ tells Treasury to hold the debtor’s state income tax refund or credit and pay it to you, the plaintiff, up to the unpaid balance of the judgment plus statutory interest, costs, and the $35 fee.
Any judgment creditor with an unsatisfied Michigan judgment can file MC 49. That includes individuals, landlords, medical providers, credit card servicers, condo associations, and attorneys collecting for clients. Out-of-state judgments must first be domesticated in a Michigan court under the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act before MC 49 will work.
The plain-English purpose is straightforward. You won the case, the debtor did not pay, and you want the state to grab their tax refund before they spend it. Treasury acts as the garnishee, the third party that holds money belonging to the debtor, and the court that entered the judgment is the issuing court that signs the writ.
The consequence of filing without a valid underlying judgment is severe. Filing a writ on a vacated, satisfied, or expired judgment can expose you to sanctions under MCR 1.109(E) and may give the debtor a counterclaim for wrongful garnishment.
A misconception worth killing early: MC 49 is not the same as MC 12 (Request and Writ for Garnishment, Periodic) or MC 13 (Non-Periodic). MC 12 garnishes wages. MC 13 garnishes bank accounts. MC 49 garnishes only state tax refunds, and it must be filed each tax year you want to intercept a refund.
Before You Start: Documents and Information You Need
Gather everything below before you open the PDF. Missing one item is the most common reason a clerk rejects an MC 49 at the counter. The pre-filing checklist below is built around the boxes the SCAO form actually asks for, not generic advice.
- A certified or true copy of the judgment. You need the case number, judgment date, judgment amount, and any post-judgment costs awarded. Without it, you cannot fill in the balance section accurately.
- The debtor’s full legal name and last known address. The name must match the judgment exactly. A nickname or maiden name will cause Treasury to fail the match against its tax records.
- The debtor’s Social Security Number or ITIN. Treasury matches the writ to the refund using SSN. Without it, Treasury will return the writ unprocessed under its garnishment matching policy.
- A current calculation of the unpaid balance. Include the original judgment, post-judgment interest under MCL 600.6013, costs, and credits for any payments received.
- The $35 disclosure fee. This is paid to Treasury, not the court, and is added to the judgment balance you are trying to collect.
- The court filing fee. Most district courts charge $15 to issue the writ, and circuit courts charge $20. Confirm with the issuing court.
- Proof the judgment is still alive. Michigan judgments expire 10 years after entry unless renewed under MCL 600.5809.
- Your plaintiff information. Full legal name, mailing address, phone, and email. If an attorney is filing, you also need the State Bar of Michigan P-number.
- A blank MC 52 (Garnishee Disclosure). Treasury uses MC 52 to report what it found, and many courts want one prepared and served along with the writ.
- A MiFILE account if e-filing. You can register at the MiFILE portal if your court is on TrueFiling.
Where to Get the Form and How to Access It
The only safe source is the official MC 49 PDF hosted on courts.michigan.gov. Third-party sites often serve outdated 2018 or 2020 versions, and Treasury will reject the older layout because the SSN and case number boxes moved on the 3/24 revision.
Download the form, then open it in Adobe Acrobat Reader. The PDF is fillable, but it is not auto-saving. Click File → Save As before you start typing or you will lose your work. Print on plain white 8.5 x 11 paper, single-sided, in black ink, because Treasury scans the writ and color or duplex copies fail OCR.
You can also pick up a paper copy at any Michigan district or circuit court clerk’s window. Self-help help is free at Michigan Legal Help, which walks pro se filers through MC 49 with a guided interview.
If your county is on TrueFiling, file electronically through MiFILE. E-filing is mandatory in some courts for attorneys under MCR 1.109(G). Pro se filers can usually still walk in paper, but call the clerk first to confirm.
A common misconception is that you mail MC 49 to the court that entered judgment and the court forwards it to Treasury. That is wrong. The court signs and seals the writ, then you mail the signed writ, the MC 52, and the $35 fee directly to Treasury at the address printed on the form.
Step-by-Step: How to Fill Out Michigan Form MC 49 Line by Line
The 3/24 version of MC 49 is a single two-sided sheet. The front is the Request, signed by you. The back is the Writ, signed by the court clerk. Fill out the front completely. Leave the back blank for the clerk.
Court Information Box (Top of Form)
The top strip asks for the court name, court address, telephone number, and case number. In plain English, you are telling Treasury which court issued the judgment so it knows where to send disclosures and any objections.
To fill it in, write the full name of the court exactly as it appears on the judgment, for example 36th District Court or 3rd Circuit Court — Wayne County. Use the court’s mailing address, not its physical address if they differ, and the main clerk telephone line.
A specific example: Maria Lopez, suing in Detroit’s small claims division, writes 36th District Court, 421 Madison Ave., Detroit, MI 48226, (313) 965-3200, and case number 2023-GC-04812. She copies these from her judgment, not from memory.
A common edge case is consolidated cases. If your case has been consolidated, use the lead case number assigned by the court, not the original. Otherwise the writ will not match the docket and the clerk will refuse to seal it.
The most frequent mistake here is putting the docket number from your attorney’s internal file system instead of the court’s case number. Treasury will return the writ as no match because it cannot tie the writ to a real court file.
A misconception filers carry is that any abbreviation works. It does not. Write 36th District Court, not 36DC, because Treasury’s intake system parses the full court name to route disclosures.
Plaintiff Information
The plaintiff section asks for the name, address, and telephone of the person or entity that won the judgment. Plain English: this is you, the creditor, and Treasury sends the refund check here.
Fill in your full legal name. If you are a business, use the exact registered name on file with LARA. Use a mailing address where you can reliably receive mail for at least 6 months after filing.
For example, Greenfield Rentals, LLC, PO Box 1144, Royal Oak, MI 48068, (248) 555-0144. Greenfield does not write Greenfield Rentals, because the LLC suffix is part of the legal name.
An edge case: assignees. If the original creditor sold the debt, the assignee must be named as plaintiff and an order substituting the plaintiff under MCR 2.202 must be in the file before MC 49 issues.
The common mistake is using a doing-business-as (d/b/a) name without the legal entity behind it. Treasury will pay the refund to the legal entity printed on the writ. If that entity does not exist, the check bounces back and the refund cycle is lost.
A misconception is that you can list a property manager or collection agent here as a courtesy. Do not. Only the plaintiff of record, or a plaintiff’s attorney with a filed appearance, belongs in this box.
Plaintiff’s Attorney Information
This box is for the attorney’s name, P-number, business address, and phone. In plain English, if a lawyer is filing for you, this is where they go. If you are pro se, leave the boxes blank or write N/A.
Use the attorney’s full name as it appears on the State Bar of Michigan roll, the seven-digit P-number, the firm address, and a direct phone line. The P-number is mandatory under MCR 2.117.
For example, Jordan T. Reilly (P78211), Reilly Collections PLLC, 100 Renaissance Center, Suite 2200, Detroit, MI 48243, (313) 555-0199.
Edge case: out-of-state attorneys. They must be admitted pro hac vice under MCR 8.126 before signing MC 49.
A common mistake is leaving off the P-number. Many clerks reject the writ on sight because the P-number is how the court verifies the lawyer is in good standing.
The misconception is that a paralegal can sign MC 49 if the attorney is unavailable. They cannot. Only the plaintiff or the licensed attorney of record may sign the request.
Defendant Information (Including Social Security Number)
This box asks for the defendant’s full legal name, last known address, and Social Security Number or ITIN. In plain English, this is the debtor whose refund you want, and Treasury uses SSN to find them.
Spell the name exactly as it appears on the judgment. Use the most current address you have. Enter the SSN with dashes, formatted as XXX-XX-XXXX. If you only have a partial SSN, contact your attorney; an incomplete SSN almost always fails matching.
For example, Carlos D. Mendez, 2418 Linwood St., Detroit, MI 48206, SSN 372-58-1190. Carlos’s name is the same on the judgment, the writ, and his Michigan tax return.
Edge case: spouses filing jointly. Treasury will only intercept the debtor’s portion of a joint refund. The non-debtor spouse can file a Form 743 Income Allocation to claim their share back, which delays your payment by 30 to 60 days.
The most common mistake is transposing two digits in the SSN. Treasury cannot match the writ, and you will not learn this until months later when the disclosure comes back as no debt found.
A misconception is that putting the debtor’s driver’s license number is a valid substitute for SSN. It is not. SSN or ITIN is required by MCL 600.4061a(2).
Garnishee Information (Michigan Department of Treasury)
The garnishee box is pre-printed for some forms and blank for others. In plain English, the garnishee is who holds the money. For MC 49, the garnishee is always the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Write State of Michigan, Department of Treasury, P.O. Box 30785, Lansing, MI 48909. This is the garnishment unit’s address, listed on the Treasury garnishment page.
Example entry: Carlos’s writ shows the garnishee as State of Michigan, Department of Treasury, P.O. Box 30785, Lansing, MI 48909. He does not write Michigan.gov or Lansing Treasury Office.
The edge case is local property tax credits. Treasury garnishes both income tax refunds and the homestead property tax credit, but only one writ captures both. Make sure you do not file two writs for the same tax year.
A common mistake is writing Michigan Treasury without Department of. The PO box is the same, but the formal entity name matters because Treasury uses it to confirm proper service.
A misconception is that you can serve the IRS or the Department of Health and Human Services with MC 49. You cannot. MC 49 reaches state-administered refunds and credits only.
Judgment Balance Section
This block requires four numbers: judgment amount, post-judgment interest, post-judgment costs, and total balance. Plain English: how much does the debtor still owe today?
Pull the judgment amount from the face of the judgment. Calculate post-judgment interest using the rate published twice yearly by the State Court Administrative Office. Add costs the court awarded after judgment, such as a prior writ fee. Subtract anything the debtor has paid. Round to the nearest cent.
Example: Maria’s judgment was $2,400.00. Interest at 5.226% from June 12, 2024 to today equals $248.17. Prior writ costs add $15.00. Carlos paid nothing. The total balance is $2,663.17.
Edge case: partial payments through prior garnishments. If a wage garnishment has been collecting, you must subtract every dollar received as of the date you sign the writ, not the date you filed the original judgment.
The classic mistake is forgetting interest entirely or using the wrong rate. Underclaiming costs you money you cannot recover later. Overclaiming exposes you to a MCL 600.4061a objection.
A misconception is that you may add attorney fees you have not yet had taxed by the court. You may not. Only fees and costs already in a court order may be listed.
Statement of Plaintiff (Verification)
The middle of the form has a verification paragraph that the plaintiff signs under oath. In plain English, you are swearing that the numbers above are true.
Read it carefully. Sign with a wet ink signature in blue or black ink. Date it the same day you plan to file. Print your name beneath the signature so the clerk can read it.
Example: Maria signs Maria E. Lopez, prints Maria E. Lopez, dates it 05/21/2026. She does not pre-sign and post-date because Treasury checks signature dates against the writ issuance date.
Edge case: corporate plaintiffs. An authorized officer must sign and indicate title (e.g., Member, Manager, Authorized Agent). A bookkeeper without delegated authority cannot sign.
A common mistake is signing electronically with a typed s/ signature on a paper filing. Paper writs need wet ink. s/ signatures are only valid through MiFILE.
A misconception is that signing this section also serves the debtor. It does not. You must serve the debtor separately under MCR 3.101(F).
Court Clerk’s Writ (Back of Form)
The back of the form is the Writ itself. Plain English: this is the part the clerk fills in and seals to make the writ legally binding on Treasury.
Leave it blank. Do not write the date, the seal, or the clerk’s name. Bring the form to the clerk along with your filing fee, and the clerk will issue the writ if everything checks out.
For example, when Maria walks her writ to the 36th District Court counter, the clerk reviews her front-page entries, stamps the writ with the court seal, signs the date, and hands her three certified copies.
Edge case: e-filed writs. Through MiFILE, the clerk’s signature is electronic and the seal is digital. Print at least three copies for serving.
A common mistake is filling in the date writ issued yourself. The clerk fills that in. If you write a date there, the clerk may reject the form because it suggests forgery of court action.
A misconception is that the writ is good forever once issued. It is good for 91 days under MCR 3.101(F)(2), but Treasury’s processing window for tax refund writs runs through the tax year, not 91 days. Check with the issuing court if your timing is tight.
Three Filled-Out Examples Using Real Scenarios
Below are three named scenarios that show what real entries look like. Each table walks the same person through the most important sections of the form so you can pattern-match your own facts.
Scenario 1: Greenfield Rentals (Landlord) Garnishing Carlos Mendez
| Form Section | What Greenfield Enters |
|---|---|
| Court | 36th District Court, 421 Madison Ave., Detroit, MI 48226, (313) 965-3200 |
| Case Number | 2023-GC-04812 |
| Plaintiff | Greenfield Rentals, LLC, PO Box 1144, Royal Oak, MI 48068 |
| Plaintiff’s Attorney | Jordan T. Reilly (P78211), Reilly Collections PLLC |
| Defendant | Carlos D. Mendez, 2418 Linwood St., Detroit, MI 48206, SSN 372-58-1190 |
| Garnishee | State of Michigan, Department of Treasury, P.O. Box 30785, Lansing, MI 48909 |
| Judgment Balance | Judgment $2,400.00; Interest $248.17; Costs $15.00; Total $2,663.17 |
| Plaintiff Signature | Jordan T. Reilly, P78211, dated 05/21/2026 |
Scenario 2: Lakeside Family Medicine (Provider) Garnishing Aisha Bennett
| Form Section | What Lakeside Enters |
|---|---|
| Court | 55th District Court, 224 Fulford St., Mason, MI 48854, (517) 676-8400 |
| Case Number | 2024-GC-00917 |
| Plaintiff | Lakeside Family Medicine, P.C., 8800 W. Grand River Ave., Lansing, MI 48906 |
| Plaintiff’s Attorney | None — pro se filing by office manager Linda Park, Authorized Agent |
| Defendant | Aisha M. Bennett, 1144 Hillcrest Dr., Holt, MI 48842, SSN 489-12-7755 |
| Garnishee | State of Michigan, Department of Treasury, P.O. Box 30785, Lansing, MI 48909 |
| Judgment Balance | Judgment $1,184.50; Interest $31.20; Costs $0; Total $1,215.70 |
| Plaintiff Signature | Linda Park, Authorized Agent, dated 05/21/2026 |
Scenario 3: Janet Powell (Ex-Spouse) Garnishing Marcus Powell on a Small-Claims Judgment
| Form Section | What Janet Enters |
|---|---|
| Court | 14A District Court, 4133 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48108, (734) 973-4545 |
| Case Number | 2022-SC-01342 |
| Plaintiff | Janet R. Powell, 712 Pauline Blvd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103 |
| Plaintiff’s Attorney | N/A (pro se) |
| Defendant | Marcus L. Powell, 88 Maple Rd., Ypsilanti, MI 48197, SSN 391-44-2087 |
| Garnishee | State of Michigan, Department of Treasury, P.O. Box 30785, Lansing, MI 48909 |
| Judgment Balance | Judgment $3,000.00; Interest $418.55; Costs $30.00; Total $3,448.55 |
| Plaintiff Signature | Janet R. Powell, dated 05/21/2026 |
Beyond the tables, keep these named filers in mind for nuance: Maria Lopez, a small landlord chasing rent; Linda Park, a clinic office manager filing pro se; Janet Powell, an ex-spouse collecting on a personal judgment; Jordan Reilly, a collections attorney; and Greenfield Rentals, an LLC plaintiff. They appear throughout to keep the examples concrete.
How to File the Completed Form
Filing MC 49 is a two-step process. First, you file the Request with the court that entered the judgment so the clerk can issue the Writ. Second, you serve the issued writ on the Department of Treasury along with the $35 fee and the MC 52 disclosure form.
By Mail to the Court. Mail the original signed Request, two copies, the court’s filing fee (typically $15 in district court, $20 in circuit), and a self-addressed stamped envelope to the issuing court. Pay by check or money order to the State of Michigan. Processing time is 5 to 10 business days. Keep the returned, sealed copies as proof of issuance.
In Person at the Court. Walk the same packet to the clerk’s counter. Pay by cash, check, money order, or in some courts a credit card with a 3% fee. The clerk usually issues the writ same-day, and you walk out with sealed copies. This is the fastest channel for pro se filers.
By E-File via MiFILE. Log into MiFILE, upload the completed PDF, pay the filing fee plus a $25 e-filing surcharge under MCR 1.109(G), and wait for the system to email you the issued writ. Processing time is 1 to 3 business days. Save the Notice of Acceptance email as proof.
By Fax. Most Michigan courts no longer accept fax filings for new writs. Confirm with your court before relying on this channel.
Service on Treasury (Mandatory Second Step). After the court issues the writ, mail one issued copy, the $35 disclosure fee (check payable to State of Michigan), and a blank MC 52 to State of Michigan, Department of Treasury, Third Party Withholding Unit, P.O. Box 30785, Lansing, MI 48909. Use certified mail with return receipt as your proof of service.
Service on the Defendant. Within 7 days of serving Treasury, mail or personally serve a copy of the issued writ and a blank MC 52 on the defendant, then file a Proof of Service (MC 19) with the issuing court.
What Happens After You File
Treasury reviews the writ for completeness, runs the SSN against its tax records, and either holds the refund or returns the writ as no debt found. If the debtor has filed a Michigan tax return for the target year and is owed a refund, Treasury holds the funds and sends a Garnishee Disclosure (MC 52) to all parties.
The debtor has 14 days to object under MCR 3.101(K). Common objections include exempt income (Social Security, SSI, public assistance, unemployment), bankruptcy stays, and disputed identity. If no objection is filed, Treasury releases the funds to the plaintiff after 28 days.
You should expect to wait months, not weeks. Michigan tax refunds are processed beginning in February each year, so a writ filed in October will not pay until the following spring. Treasury batches garnishment payments and mails them to the plaintiff at the address on the writ.
If the writ misses, you receive a disclosure marked no liability and you keep the $35 fee unless the debtor pays the refund directly to you, which almost never happens. You can refile a fresh MC 49 the next tax year.
A frequent surprise: Treasury offsets state debts (back child support, court fines, prior tax liabilities) before honoring your writ. If those exhaust the refund, your writ pays nothing even though Treasury says a refund existed.
Mistakes to Avoid When Filling Out the Form
- Filing on the prior version of MC 49. Treasury rejects pre-3/24 layouts because the SSN box moved.
- Leaving the SSN blank or guessing digits. Without an exact match, Treasury issues a no debt found disclosure and your fee is wasted on processing.
- Mismatching the plaintiff name on the writ and the judgment. Treasury cannot pay an entity that is not the judgment creditor of record.
- Forgetting post-judgment interest. You permanently lose that money because you cannot collect more than what is on the writ.
- Using a vacated or expired judgment. The debtor will object and the court may sanction you under MCR 1.109(E).
- Sending the $35 fee to the court instead of Treasury. The court returns it, and Treasury treats the writ as unfunded.
- Skipping service on the defendant. The writ becomes voidable and the debtor can move to quash under MCR 3.101(M).
- Filing two writs for the same tax year. Only the first timely writ collects, and the second fee is forfeited.
- Pre-signing and post-dating the verification. Treasury rejects writs whose signature date is later than the issuance date.
- Using a P.O. Box without a physical street address for the defendant when the court requires both. Some clerks reject the form on intake.
Do’s and Don’ts
- Do download MC 49 directly from courts.michigan.gov every time, because revisions roll out without notice.
- Do calculate interest fresh on the day you sign, since the daily rate keeps moving the balance.
- Do mail Treasury by certified mail, because the green return card is your only proof of timely service.
- Do file early in the calendar year to capture the same year’s refund cycle.
- Do keep a paid-up balance ledger, since the debtor can demand it under MCR 3.101(R).
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Do update the defendant’s address before filing if you have learned a new one through a debtor exam.
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Don’t reuse last year’s writ. Each tax year requires a fresh MC 49.
- Don’t write unknown in the SSN box. Treasury requires it under MCL 600.4061a.
- Don’t send original wet-ink writs to Treasury without keeping a sealed copy, because if Treasury loses it you cannot prove issuance.
- Don’t list attorney fees you have not had taxed in a court order, because including untaxed fees is sanctionable.
- Don’t ignore an objection from the debtor. You must respond within 14 days or the writ may be quashed.
- Don’t garnish on a federal judgment without first domesticating it in Michigan.
Pros and Cons of Filing on Your Own vs. With Help
- Pro (DIY): You save $300 to $1,000 in attorney fees, which matters on small judgments where the refund may not even cover counsel.
- Pro (DIY): Michigan Legal Help offers a free guided interview that fills the form for you.
- Pro (DIY): You learn the process, which is valuable if you expect to file multiple writs over the years.
- Pro (DIY): Faster turnaround on small cases because you control the timeline.
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Pro (DIY): Direct contact with the clerk, who often catches errors at the counter for free.
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Con (DIY): A bad writ wastes the year’s refund, since you only get one bite per tax year.
- Con (DIY): Calculating interest under MCL 600.6013 is technical and easy to get wrong.
- Con (DIY): Pro se filers cannot represent an LLC or corporation in court if the writ is challenged, under MCR 2.117(B).
- Con (DIY): You handle objections, hearings, and motions yourself, which costs time.
- Con (DIY): You sign the verification under oath, so an honest math mistake can expose you to sanctions.
Comparing MC 49 to Related Garnishment Forms
| Form | Purpose |
|---|---|
| MC 12 — Periodic Garnishment | Garnishes wages, rent payments, or other recurring income for up to 182 days. |
| MC 13 — Non-Periodic Garnishment | One-time garnishment of bank accounts or property in a third party’s hands. |
| MC 49 — Income Tax Refund Garnishment | Captures state income tax refund and homestead property tax credit for one tax year. |
| MC 52 — Garnishee Disclosure | Treasury’s mandatory response telling parties what was found and held. |
| MC 14 — Objection to Garnishment | Debtor’s tool to challenge any garnishment, including MC 49. |
FAQs
Do I need a separate MC 49 for each tax year?
Yes. Each writ is good for one tax year only. To intercept refunds in 2026 and 2027, you file two separate MC 49 forms, each with its own $35 fee.
Can I file MC 49 if my judgment is from another state?
No. You must first domesticate the judgment in a Michigan court under the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act, then file MC 49 in the Michigan court that registered it.
Does MC 49 garnish federal tax refunds?
No. MC 49 only reaches Michigan state income tax refunds and the homestead property tax credit. Federal refunds require a different process through the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
What goes in Box 4 if the defendant uses a maiden name on her tax return?
No to using a married name only. Use the name that matches her tax filings and SSN, and add an also known as line if the judgment lists a different name.
Do I write the SSN with dashes or without?
Yes to dashes. The 3/24 form expects the format XXX-XX-XXXX, and Treasury’s intake system parses dashes correctly.
Can a paralegal sign the verification block?
No. Only the plaintiff or the licensed attorney of record may sign. A paralegal signature voids the writ.
Is the $35 disclosure fee refundable if Treasury finds no refund?
No. Treasury keeps the fee for processing whether or not a refund exists. You may add it to the judgment balance as a recoverable cost.
Do I need to serve the defendant before mailing Treasury?
No. You serve Treasury first, then serve the defendant within 7 days, and file proof of service with the court.
Can I list attorney fees in the judgment balance section?
Yes, but only fees already taxed by the court in a written order. Untaxed fees cannot be listed.
Does an objection by the debtor stop payment?
Yes. Treasury holds the funds until the court rules on the objection. You should file a response within 14 days.
What if I make a math error in the balance?
No quick fix exists. You typically must withdraw the writ, file a corrected MC 49, and pay a new $35 fee.
Is MC 49 valid if I e-sign on paper?
No. Paper filings need wet ink. E-signatures are valid only through MiFILE.
Can I garnish if the debtor filed bankruptcy?
No. The automatic stay under 11 U.S.C. § 362 bars new garnishments until the case closes or the stay is lifted.
How long is the writ good for?
Yes, it is time-limited. The writ is enforceable through the tax year covered, but the underlying judgment must still be alive under MCL 600.5809.
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