Process service and court filing in Kalamazoo County, Michigan

Courts we file and serve in

4 Kalamazoo County courthouses

E-filing required
Not available (the 9th Circuit Court is not a MiFILE court; civil filings on paper)
New civil complaint fee
$150.00 (circuit court civil action, MCL 600.2529; plus $25 e-filing fee)
Small claims fee
Small claims heard in 8th/10th District Courts, not Circuit
Family law petition fee
$150.00 (divorce filing; +$80 custody/parenting, +$40 support)
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9th Circuit Court (Kalamazoo County Courthouse)227 W. Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49007(269) 383-8950Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile
9th Circuit Court (Pratt Justice Center)330 Eleanor Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007(269) 383-8950Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile
8th District Court (Pratt Justice Center (PJC))330 Eleanor Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007(269) 384-8171Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction
Kalamazoo County Probate Court1536 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49048(269) 383-8666Probate

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified October 22, 2026. Kalamazoo County court information on 1Court

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Is e-filing required in Kalamazoo County?

1Court lists e-filing in Kalamazoo County as: Not available (the 9th Circuit Court is not a MiFILE court; civil filings on paper). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Kalamazoo County courthouses hear civil cases?

9th Circuit Court (Kalamazoo County Courthouse), 9th Circuit Court (Pratt Justice Center), 8th District Court (Pratt Justice Center (PJC)). We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$150.00 (circuit court civil action, MCL 600.2529; plus $25 e-filing fee), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo County service priced?

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

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