Process Server & Court Filing in Kent County, MI

Courts we file and serve in

8 Kent County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for designated civil case types under MiFILE; $25 e-filing system fee applies (MCL 600.1986)
E-filing system: MiFILE (Michigan statewide e-filing, Tyler); locally branded KentCourt eFile
New civil complaint fee: $150.00 civil complaint filing fee plus $25.00 electronic filing system fee ($175.00 total)
Small claims fee: Small claims heard in District Court (separate fee schedule), not the 17th Circuit Court
Family law petition fee: $150.00 (divorce/civil filing fee) plus $25.00 e-filing fee; additional Friend of the Court fees when minor children involved
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

17th Circuit Court (Kent County Courthouse)180 Ottawa Ave., NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503(616) 632-5220Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile

59th District Court3161 Wilson Ave., S.W., Grandville, MI 49418(616) 538-9660Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

59th District Court4343 Remembrance Road N.W., Walker, MI 49534(616) 453-5765Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

61st District Court (Kent County Courthouse)180 Ottawa Ave., NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503(616) 632-5700Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

62A District Court (Wyoming Justice Center)2650 DeHoop Ave., S.W., Wyoming, MI 49509(616) 530-7385Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

62B District Court4740 Walma Ave. SE, Kentwood, MI 49512(616) 698-9310Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

63rd District Court1950 E. Beltline Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525(616) 632-7770Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

Kent County Probate Court (Kent County Courthouse)180 Ottawa Ave., NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503(616) 632-5440Probate

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 30, 2026. Kent County court information on 1Court

Our services in Kent County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal supports Grand Rapids-area law firms across Kent County, Michigan with full litigation support service. Our team handles process service, court filing, e-filing, court reporting, subpoenas, and records retrieval at the Kent County Seventeenth Circuit Court, the Kent Probate Court, and the Western District federal courthouse in Grand Rapids. Same-day service across the Grand Rapids metro, named coordinators on every order, and live status updates throughout.

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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How to start an order

Open your firm's accountFive-minute online setup. No volume commitment required.

Submit your documentsUpload through our portal or send by secure email. Your dedicated coordinator confirms intake.

Track every stepReal-time status updates, photographic confirmations, and electronic proof delivery as work completes.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Kent County?

1Court lists e-filing in Kent County as: Mandatory for designated civil case types under MiFILE; $25 e-filing system fee applies (MCL 600.1986). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Kent County courthouses hear civil cases?

17th Circuit Court (Kent County Courthouse), 59th District Court, 59th District Court, 61st District Court (Kent County Courthouse), 62A District Court (Wyoming Justice Center), 62B District Court, 63rd District Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$150.00 civil complaint filing fee plus $25.00 electronic filing system fee ($175.00 total), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent County, Michigan