Local Coverage
Berrien County, Michigan is served by its own Circuit Court. Our local agents are familiar with this court's filing requirements and can execute personal service, substitute service, or skip tracing anywhere in Berrien County, returning a sworn proof of service that meets Michigan's evidentiary standard.
Service Methods Available
Direct, in-hand delivery of the summons and complaint to the named party at any address within Berrien County, the primary and most reliable method of service.
Start personal service in Berrien County →Where personal service proves impractical after reasonable attempts, Michigan's rules permit substitute service on a qualifying adult at the defendant's residence or place of business within Berrien County.
Discuss substitute service eligibility →When a defendant can't be located at a known address, our investigative team conducts a documented search across Berrien County to establish a current, serviceable address.
Request a locate investigation →Local Court Directory
Circuit Court
811 Port Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085
(517) 373-0130
M-F: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Visit court website →Common Questions
Civil matters in Berrien County are handled by the Michigan Circuit Court — see the Local Court Directory above for exact address and contact information.
Yes, our network covers all of Berrien County, Michigan.
A sworn affidavit of service documenting when, where, and how the documents were delivered, meeting Michigan's evidentiary standard.
Talk to our team about service of process in Berrien County, Michigan.