Fees for certified copies of these records are $13.00 for the first copy and $4.00 for each additional copy of the same record. If the requested record is not found, the fee is retained for the search. There is a $2.00 per year fee for additional searches for the same record.

Divorce and annulment inquiries or records need to be directed to the Family Division File Clerks on the third floor of the Courthouse. Some of these records are not on-site and if you call first, the records will be ready for you when you arrive. Inquiries should be directed to the Family Division File Clerks, Berrien County Courthouse - Fourth Floor, 811 Port Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085 and the phone number is 269-983-7111, extension 8410.