Process Server & Court Filing in Berrien County, MI

Courts we file and serve in

4 Berrien County courthouses

E-filing required: Not available - Berrien County is not listed on Michigan's statewide MiFILE court list (updated 03/17/26); filings are made in person or by mail
New civil complaint fee: $150 (Circuit Court civil filing fee per MCL 600.2529; Michigan Circuit Court Fee Table, effective February 2025)
Small claims fee: $25 for claims up to $600; $45 for $600.01-$1,750; $65 over $1,750 (Michigan District Court Fee Table, effective April 2025)
Family law petition fee: $150 base Circuit Court civil filing fee applies to divorce/domestic relations petitions (MCL 600.2529); additional statutory fees may apply (Michigan Circuit Court Fee Table, February 2025)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule

2nd Circuit Court (Berrien County Courthouse)811 Port St., St. Joseph, MI 49085(269) 983-7111Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile

5th District Court (Berrien County Courthouse)811 Port St., St. Joseph, MI 49085(269) 983-7111Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

5th District Court1205 North Front St., Niles, MI 49120(269) 684-5274Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

Berrien County Probate Court (Berrien County Courthouse)811 Port St., St. Joseph, MI 49085(269) 983-7111 ext. 8365Probate

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, retrieved November 5, 2026. Berrien County court information on 1Court

Our services in Berrien County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Berrien County for law firms across the country. We cover all 4 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.

Process serviceSame-day service attempts on rush orders; standard orders in 1 to 3 business days.Proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order, with photo confirmation on personal service.Court filing and e-filingSame-day filings before clerk cutoff times.Conformed copies delivered within hours.Records retrieval and subpoenasSame-day records pickup in most jurisdictions.Subpoena preparation, service and follow-up.Court reportingCertified reporters, videography and trial support.InvestigationsSkip tracing, asset searches and background checks.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Berrien County?

1Court lists e-filing in Berrien County as: Not available - Berrien County is not listed on Michigan's statewide MiFILE court list (updated 03/17/26); filings are made in person or by mail. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Berrien County courthouses hear civil cases?

2nd Circuit Court (Berrien County Courthouse), 5th District Court (Berrien County Courthouse), 5th District Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Berrien County?

$150 (Circuit Court civil filing fee per MCL 600.2529; Michigan Circuit Court Fee Table, effective February 2025), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Berrien County?

Same-day service attempts are available on rush orders. Standard orders complete in 1 to 3 business days, with a proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order.

How is Berrien County service priced?

We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.

Process service and court filing in Berrien County, Michigan