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 government office directly.
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 Court or the Circuit Court
- Marriage and divorce records: see marriage and divorce records
- Probate, wills, and estates: see probate records
- Criminal and arrest records: see criminal records
- Jail roster: see inmate records
- Active warrants: see warrant records
- Vital records and marriage licenses: see the County Clerk and Register of Deeds
The two offices below handle most public requests in Kent County. Reach them directly for certified copies, case lookups, and vital records.
17th Circuit Court, Clerk of Court
180 Ottawa Avenue NW, Suite 2400
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Main: 616-632-5220
Case information: 616-632-5480
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Kent County Clerk and Register of Deeds
300 Monroe Avenue NW, Floor 1
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-632-7640
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.