Divorce records in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, are available through several channels. KalamazooCourt.us allows you to quickly find public information about divorce cases in this county. Additionally, case materials are stored in the county court that issued the decision, at the County Clerk / Register of Deeds office, and at the State Office of Vital Records of Michigan. Below is a practical guide on how to search, obtain copies, and the cost of services.
Kalamazoo Divorce Records Search
In the state of Michigan, divorce cases are handled by the Circuit Court. In Kalamazoo County, this is the Kalamazoo County Circuit Court, specifically its Family Division. The office of this court holds the complete case material: the complaint, the judgment of divorce, property division agreements, and orders regarding child custody and support.
In addition to court materials, there is a separate document — a divorce certificate. It is issued by the State Office of Vital Records at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The County Clerk's office of Kalamazoo County keeps records of marriages, births, and deaths, but divorce certificates are usually issued by the state.
For online case information search, use the MiCOURT Case Search system — it shows basic data about Circuit Court cases, including case numbers, parties, and dates. Note: this system does not replace the official court record and may not contain the full text of the judgment.
Kalamazoo County Circuit Court — Family Division
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Kalamazoo
When a Circuit Court judge signs a divorce judgment, the court office registers it in the case materials. The complete set of documents — from the complaint to the final judgment — remains there. If you need a certified copy of the court judgment or property division agreement, contact the Family Division office directly.
The state of Michigan also records the fact of divorce. After the judgment is issued, the court notifies the State Office of Vital Records, which creates a divorce certificate. This document is a brief certificate confirming the fact of divorce, the names of the parties, and the date. It does not contain details of the agreement or custody orders.
What you need determines where to go:
- Full text of the judgment, property division agreement, custody order — Kalamazoo County Circuit Court, Family Division office.
- Divorce certificate (brief certificate) — Michigan Vital Records Office, 333 S. Grand Ave., Lansing, MI 48933.
Kalamazoo County Clerk / Register of Deeds
The County Clerk's office maintains vital records (birth, death, marriage) for events that occurred in the county. For divorce matters, they can assist with general inquiries, but the main source remains the court or the state.
Michigan Vital Records Office
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Kalamazoo
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Certified copy of court judgment (Circuit Court) | $1.00 per page + $10.00 for certification | During visit or 5–10 business days by mail |
| Regular copy of court document | $1.00 per page | During visit or 5–10 business days by mail |
| Divorce certificate (Michigan Vital Records Office) | $26.00 | Approximately 3–4 weeks by mail |
| Expedited processing of certificate (Vital Records Office) | $26.00 + additional delivery fee | Depends on delivery method |
| Search in MiCOURT Case Search system | Free | Instantly (online) |