Michigan Eviction Notice Generator
Fill in Michigan's official 7-day (DC 100a) or 30-day (DC 100c) notice online and download a ready-to-sign PDF. Free, no sign-up.
Demand for Possession, Nonpayment of Rent. For a tenant who hasn’t paid rent: pay in full or move out within 7 days.
Your form
DC 100a, Demand for Possession, Nonpayment of Rent (official SCAO form, 2 pages)
Still needed: tenant name, property address, city, owner or agent name, rent owed.
Or download the blank DC 100a formThe form is filled in your browser; nothing you type is sent to our servers. The PDF stays editable, so you can fix anything before printing. This is not legal advice. You're responsible for accurate information and proper service.
Avoid the next one at move-in
Check the next applicant's rental history with their previous landlord for free, and see their estimated income from real bank deposits before you sign a lease.
Send a free rental verificationWhich Michigan notice do you need?
| Situation | Form | Notice period |
|---|---|---|
| Tenant hasn't paid rent | DC 100a, Demand for Possession | 7 days to pay in full or move out |
| Ending a month-to-month or at-will tenancy | DC 100c, Notice to Quit | Usually 30 days, at least one rental period |
How to fill out and serve the notice
- Name every adult tenant. Adding “and All Other Occupants” covers anyone else living there.
- Use the exact rental address, including the unit number.
- On a 7-day notice, list only rent owed, not late fees or other charges, unless the lease defines them as rent.
- Serve it by one of the methods on the form: in person, with a household member of suitable age, by first-class mail, or electronically if the tenant agreed in writing. If you mail it, allow extra days before counting the notice period.
- Sign the notice and complete the certificate of service. Keep a copy; you'll need it to file in court.
The Michigan eviction process after the notice
- 1
Serve the notice
Deliver the 7-day or 30-day notice and fill in the certificate of service. Keep a signed copy.
- 2
Wait out the notice period
Most tenants pay or move. If rent is paid in full within 7 days on a DC 100a, the tenancy continues.
- 3
File in district court
If not, file a complaint and summons with the district court for the property’s location and pay the filing fee.
- 4
Hearing and judgment
Both sides appear. If the court rules for the landlord, it enters a judgment for possession, and often for money owed.
- 5
Order of eviction
If the tenant still doesn’t leave after the judgment period, the landlord can request an order of eviction.
Court forms and fees come from your local district court, and timelines vary by court. Michigan courts publish all landlord-tenant forms on the SCAO forms site.
Preventing the next eviction
Most evictions start at move-in, with an applicant whose income or history didn't hold up. Before the next lease, check rent against income with the rent-to-income calculator, confirm rental history with a free rental verification, and scan pay stubs with the pay stub checker. If the tenant is leaving mid-month, the prorated rent calculator works out the final month.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 7-day notice in Michigan?
It’s the Demand for Possession, Nonpayment of Rent (court form DC 100a). It tells a tenant who owes rent to pay the full amount or move out within 7 days. If they do neither, the landlord can file an eviction case in district court.
What is a 30-day notice to quit in Michigan?
It’s the Notice to Quit to Recover Possession of Property (court form DC 100c). It ends a tenancy, most often a month-to-month lease, and gives the tenant a date to move out. It’s used for reasons other than unpaid rent, such as not renewing a month-to-month tenancy.
How do I serve an eviction notice in Michigan?
The form lists the accepted methods: delivering it to the tenant personally, leaving it at the home with a household member of suitable age, first-class mail, or electronic service if the tenant agreed to it in writing. Fill in the certificate of service and keep a copy, because you’ll need it if you file in court.
What happens after the notice period ends?
If the tenant hasn’t paid or moved out, the landlord can file a complaint and summons with the local district court. A hearing is scheduled, and if the court rules for the landlord, it enters a judgment. The landlord can then request an order of eviction if the tenant still doesn’t leave.
Are these the official Michigan court forms?
Yes. The generator fills in the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) approved DC 100a and DC 100c forms. The downloaded PDF stays editable, so you can review and correct it before printing and signing.
Is this eviction notice generator free?
Yes. There’s no account or sign-up, and the form is filled in your browser, so nothing you type is sent to our servers. It isn’t legal advice; consider talking to a Michigan attorney if your situation is complicated.
General information, not legal advice. Income Checker is not a law firm. Eviction rules and court procedures can change; check with your district court or a Michigan attorney.