Kent County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Kent County, MI. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Grand Rapids area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$7,000
Courts (6)
6 courthouses
Main Courthouse
61st District Court
180 Ottawa Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Other Courthouse Locations
59th District Court - Grandville
3161 Wilson Ave SW
Grandville, MI 49418
Serves: City of Grandville
59th District Court - Walker
4343 Remembrance Rd NW
Walker, MI 49534
Serves: City of Walker
62A District Court
2650 DeHoop Ave SW
Wyoming, MI 49509
Serves: City of Wyoming
62B District Court
4740 Walma Ave SE
Kentwood, MI 49512
Serves: City of Kentwood
63rd District Court
1950 E Beltline Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Serves: Cities of Cedar Springs, East Grand Rapids, Kent City, Lowell, and Rockford; all Villages and Townships in Kent County not covered by other districts.
How to File in Kent County
E-filing available
This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
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.
Important for Kent County: Grand Rapids area. Michigan limit is $6,500. Lawyers not allowed.
Ready to get your money back?
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 →