This Is Not a Government Office. We run a private reference site. We cannot pull official documents, file paperwork, or issue certified copies for anyone. For any of those, you need to reach the right Kent County or Michigan government office directly. Use the phone numbers and addresses below.
Need an Official Document?
Here's where to look for the records most people ask about in Kent County, Michigan:
- Court case files: contact the Kent County Clerk of the Court or the relevant 17th Circuit Court division
- Marriage and divorce records: see marriage and divorce records
- Probate, wills, and estates: see probate records
- Criminal and arrest records: see arrest records
- Jail roster: see inmate records
- Active warrants: see warrant records
- Traffic citations: see traffic court records
- Other county records: see public records
Kent County Court Offices
Kent County Courthouse
The main courthouse holds the 17th Circuit Court, the Clerk of the Court, and the Probate Court.
- Address: 180 Ottawa Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Phone: 616-632-5220 (general information)
- Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 am to 5 pm
Kent County Clerk of the Court
Handles case file copies, court records search, and certified case documents for the 17th Circuit Court.
- Address: 180 Ottawa Avenue NW, Suite 2400, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Phone: 616-632-5480
- Fax: 616-632-5458
- Hours: Mon-Fri, 9 am to 4 pm
63rd District Court
Misdemeanors, traffic, small claims, and civil cases up to $25,000 for most of Kent County.
- Address: 1950 E Beltline Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
- Phone: 616-632-7770
- Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 am to 4:30 pm
Kent County Probate Court
Wills, estates, guardianships, conservatorships, and mental health filings.
- Address: 180 Ottawa Avenue NW, Suite 2500, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Phone: 616-632-5440
- Fax: 616-632-5430
- Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 am to 5 pm
Kent County Clerk / Register of Deeds
Marriage licenses, vital records, election filings, business assumed names, real property deeds and liens. Lisa Posthumus Lyons serves as County Clerk and Register of Deeds.
- Address: 300 Monroe Avenue NW, Floor 1, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Phone: 616-632-7640
- Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 am to 4:45 pm
Kent County Sheriff / Correctional Facility
Jail roster, inmate visits, active warrants, and civil process service.
- Address: 701 / 703 Ball Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Phone: 616-632-6100
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