Van Buren County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$150.00
Case lookup
Free online

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

Clerk of Court

Van Buren County Clerk (Clerk of the 36th Circuit Court)

212 E. Paw Paw St., Paw Paw, MI 49079

Self-Help & Jury

Self-Help Center
Filing Fees
Civil Complaint
$150.00
$150.00 (plus $25.00 e-filing system fee); statewide statutory, MCL 600.2529
Small Claims
Filed in District Court (37th District Court), not with the Circuit Court Clerk

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Van Buren County, Michigan is $150.00 (plus $25.00 e-filing system fee); statewide statutory, MCL 600.2529.

  • What is the small claims filing fee in Van Buren County?

    Filed in District Court (37th District Court), not with the Circuit Court Clerk.

  • Can I e-file court documents in Van Buren County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through MiFILE.

  • Is there a free online case search for Van Buren County?

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Van Buren County?

    Filings go to the Van Buren County Clerk (Clerk of the 36th Circuit Court), located at 212 E. Paw Paw St., Paw Paw, MI 49079. You can reach the clerk at (269) 657-8200.

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