Kalamazoo County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Kalamazoo County, Michigan.

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$150.00
E-filing
E-filing via MiFILE for designated case types; $25 e-filing system fee
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$150.00

At $150, the civil filing fee in Kalamazoo County is about the same as nearby counties (median $150 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Kalamazoo County Clerk / Register of Deeds (Clerk of the 9th Circuit Court)

Meredith Place

227 W. Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
E-FilingE-filing via MiFILE for designated case types; $25 e-filing system fee

MiFILE (Michigan statewide e-filing) · MCL 600.1986

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Civil Complaint
$150.00
$150.00 (circuit court civil action, MCL 600.2529; plus $25 e-filing fee)
Small Claims
Small claims heard in 8th/10th District Courts, not Circuit
Divorce / Family
$150.00
$150.00 (divorce filing; +$80 custody/parenting, +$40 support)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in Kalamazoo County?

    The civil filing fee in Kalamazoo County, Michigan is $150.00 (circuit court civil action, MCL 600.2529; plus $25 e-filing fee)

  • What is the small claims filing fee in Kalamazoo County?

    Small claims heard in 8th/10th District Courts, not Circuit.

  • How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Kalamazoo County?

    $150.00 (divorce filing; +$80 custody/parenting, +$40 support)

  • Can I e-file court documents in Kalamazoo County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through MiFILE.

  • Is there a free online case search for Kalamazoo County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at micourt.courts.michigan.gov.

  • Where do I file court documents in Kalamazoo County?

    Filings go to the Kalamazoo County Clerk / Register of Deeds (Clerk of the 9th Circuit Court), located at 227 W. Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. You can reach the clerk at (269) 383-8837.

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