Berrien County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Berrien County, MI. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the St. Joseph area.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$7,000
Courts (2)
2 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Berrien County Courthouse - St. Joseph
811 Port Street
St. Joseph, MI 49085
Other Courthouse Locations
Berrien County Courthouse - Niles
1205 N. Front Street
Niles, MI 49120
Serves: Serves southern Berrien County. A specific list of ZIP codes is available on the court's website.
How to File in Berrien County
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
Ready to take action in Berrien County?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Michigan small claims court guide →