Process Server & Court Filing in Ottawa County, MI

Courts we file and serve in

6 Ottawa County courthouses

E-filing required: E-filing via MiFILE for designated case types; $25 e-filing system fee (MCL 600.1986)
E-filing system: MiFILE (Michigan statewide e-filing)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
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 58th District Court, not Circuit Court
Family law petition fee: $150.00 (divorce filing; +$80 if custody/parenting time, +$40 if support)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

20th Circuit Court (Ottawa County Building)414 N. Washington Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417(616) 846-8320Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile

20th Circuit Court12185 James Street, Holland, MI 49424(616) 846-8320Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile

58th District Court85 West Eighth Street, Holland, MI 49423(616) 392-6991Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

58th District Court (Ottawa County Building)414 Washington Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417(616) 846-8280Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

58th District Court3100 Port Sheldon Road, Hudsonville, MI 49426(616) 662-3100Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

Ottawa County Probate Court414 Washington Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417(616) 786-4110Probate

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Ottawa County court information on 1Court

Our services in Ottawa County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Ottawa County for law firms across the country. We cover all 6 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.

Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote

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How to start an order

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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 Ottawa County?

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

Which Ottawa County courthouses hear civil cases?

20th Circuit Court (Ottawa County Building), 20th Circuit Court, 58th District Court, 58th District Court (Ottawa County Building), 58th District Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa County, Michigan