Van Buren County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Van Buren County, MI. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Paw Paw area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$7,000
Courts (2)
2 courthouses
Main Courthouse
7th District Court - Paw Paw (East Division)
212 E Paw Paw Street
Paw Paw, MI 49079
Other Courthouse Locations
7th District Court - South Haven (West Division)
1007 E Wells Street
South Haven, MI 49090
Serves: Serves the western portion of Van Buren County. Venue is proper where the defendant resides, is employed, or where the cause of action arose.
How to File in Van Buren 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.
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 →