Process Server & Court Filing in St. Joseph County, MI

Courts we file and serve in

3 St. Joseph County courthouses

E-filing system: MiFILE (TrueFiling)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $150.00 (Circuit Court civil action, MCL 600.2529(1)(a); Michigan statewide statutory fee)
Small claims fee: $25.00 up to $600; $45.00 over $600 to $1,750; $65.00 over $1,750 (District Court, MCL 600.8420)
Family law petition fee: $150.00 (divorce/domestic relations, MCL 600.2529(1)(a); Friend of the Court fees additional: $409 with child support, $809 custody/parenting time)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule

45th Circuit Court (St. Joseph County Courthouse)125 W. Main St., Centreville, MI 49032(269) 467-5500Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile

3B District Court125 W. Main, Centreville, MI 49032(269) 467-5500Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

St. Joseph County Probate Court (Three Rivers Courts Building)920 W. Michigan Ave., Three Rivers, MI 49093(269) 467-5538Probate

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified August 1, 2026. St. Joseph County court information on 1Court

Our services in St. Joseph County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in St. Joseph County for law firms across the country. We cover all 3 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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Track every stepReal-time status updates, photographic confirmations, and electronic proof delivery as work completes.

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FAQ

Common questions

Which St. Joseph County courthouses hear civil cases?

45th Circuit Court (St. Joseph County Courthouse), 3B District Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in St. Joseph County?

$150.00 (Circuit Court civil action, MCL 600.2529(1)(a); Michigan statewide statutory fee), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph County, Michigan