In addition all forms must be typed or handwritten in block letters to insure legibility. An application for a change of venue must be filed at least 10 days before the date set for trial.When people who are in removal proceedings need to change the location of their Court from one city to another they need to file a motion to change venue. You just do a Request for Order (FL300) and request a change of venue. Attach a declaration with the facts of the move and your ex being out of the State. A motion is a formal request, made in writing, asking the court for a specific action. The written motion must be filed with the Oakland County Clerk's Office. This is done using a special motion called order to show cause. You should start with filing a request to change venue setting forth all the reasons why you think the case should be moved. To move your case to another court, you must make a "Motion to.