County Service & Operations

A majority of Kent County offices are open to the public. All residents must wear a face covering or face mask when entering any County building. We understand some residents have medical conditions that prevent them from wearing face coverings, and we will follow the Governor’s latest order on who is exempt from this requirement.

Online Services

Additionally, residents are asked to adhere to the following safety procedures when entering county facilities:

  • stay home if they are feeling any symptoms of illness or exposed to someone with COVID-19,
  • sanitize their hands upon entering the building with the sanitizer available, and
  • maintain a 6-foot physical distance between others.

Prior to visiting any County facility, residents are encouraged to visit the county’s website or call 616-632-7590 to determine if their service can be fulfilled remotely.

Specific information on how you can interact with County departments/offices is as follows:


  • 17th Circuit Court
    17th Circuit Court

    (616) 632-5220

    In order to facilitate the business of the court, the court is enacting the following measures related to court proceedings:
    • Proceedings will be conducted virtually to the maximum extent possible, consistent with Administrative Order No. 2020-6.
    • In-person proceedings are limited to those where there is a statutory or constitutional right that has not been waived.
    • In the event that an in-person hearing must be held, (#2) that hearing will be limited to no more than ten people or any number that ensures six-foot social distancing at all times. Face coverings will be required in court in a manner consistent with the SCAO Return to Full Capacity Guide. They will/will not be provided by the court prior to entry.
    • Offsite in-person visits with probationers and clients will be discontinued or limited to the greatest extent possible.
    • Pursuant to MCR 8.110(C), members of the public or staff who refuse to wear required face coverings or adhere to social distancing requirements may be asked to leave the court facility.
    • Any member of the public who is asked to leave the court facility must be offered an opportunity to conduct court business virtually, attend court proceedings virtually, file documents in an alternative manner, or confer with court administration to determine alternate arrangements for accessing the court.
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  • 63rd District Court
    63rd District Court

    (616) 632-7770

    DCCustomer@kentcountymi.gov

    For the health and safety of the public and our community, the 63rd District Court is holding many matters using remote appearances, limiting numbers in courtrooms and other spaces, maintaining social distancing and requiring face coverings in the courthouse.

    • Remote Participation at a Hearing: Check your notice carefully to see whether you are to appear by remote appearance or in person. Contact the court with any questions before the date of the hearing.
    • Assistance: Seek assistance by email and telephone as much as possible - DCCustomer@kentcountymi.gov | (616) 632-7770
    • Payments: As much as possible, make payments on line or by mailing a check or money order to the court. Do not mail cash.

    Civil Infraction and Misdemeanor Payments-no fee 63rd District Court Payments

    There is no entry for anyone who:

    • Displays signs or symptoms of COVID-19, such as fever, cough or worsening cough (excluding chronic cough due to known medical reasons), shortness of breath, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat and/or new loss of taste or smell.
    • Has a diagnosis of COVID-19.
    • In the last 14 days, has had close contact with someone with a diagnosis of COVID-19.
  • Animal Shelter
    Animal Shelter

    (616) 632-7300

    kcas@kentcountymi.gov

    Due to the MDHHS Epidemic Order, Animal Shelter services are by appointment only. We are also managing the number of animals coming into the shelter to ensure the quality of care for the animals in the shelter. Please call 616.632.7300 to schedule an appointment.

  • Board of Commissioners
    Board of Commissioners

    (616) 632-7580

    All in-person services are open.

  • County Administration
    County Administration

    (616) 632-7570

    KentAdmin@kentcountymi.gov

    This includes Corporate Counsel, Fiscal, IT, and Purchasing.

    All in-person services are open.

  • County Clerk/Register of Deeds
    County Clerk/Register of Deeds

    Clerk - Vital Records: (616) 632-7640

    Clerk - Elections: (616) 632-7650

    Clerk of the Circuit Court: (616) 632-5480

    Register of Deeds: (616) 632-7610

    Elections, Register of Deeds and Vital Records are open for in-person services; however, many transactions can be conducted online or by e-mail.

    Clerk of the 17th Circuit Court

    • Hours of Operation Effective Monday, November 23, 2020
      • Office / In-Person Services: Monday – Friday, 10:00AM – 3:00PM
      • Drop Box: Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM
      • Phones: Monday – Friday, 8:30AM – 4:30PM
    • Pleadings and filing fees may be left in the drop box located outside the office, Monday through Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM. Pleadings will be received and filed with the day they are left in the drop box. Please do not leave cash.
    • Court ordered assessments can be left in the drop box outside the office, Monday through Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM. Please use the payment envelopes near the drop box and do not leave cash.
    • Court ordered assessments can be paid on-line at: www.accesskent.com/CCRemittance/
    • Certified court records available online at: www.accesskent.com/CCRecords/
  • Community Action
    Community Action

    (616) 632-7950

    KCCAinfo@kentcountymi.gov

    All in-person services are open.

  • Department of Public Works
    Department of Public Works

    Contact Us

    ReimagineTrash.org

    • Administrative Offices: The lobby at the 1500 Scribner Avenue facility is open for limited in-person services; however, residents are encouraged to contact the office in advance to schedule an appointment. Staff continues to be available through remote communications including by phone and e-mail.
    • Kent County Recycling & Education Center is open. The education portion of the Recycling & Education Center is open for scheduled programming. To schedule, click here.
    • South Kent Landfill is open.
    • North Kent Recycling & Waste Center is open.
    • Waste-to-Energy Facility is open.
  • Drain Commissioner
    Drain Commissioner

    (616) 632-7910

    drinfo@kentcountymi.gov

    The lobby at the 1500 Scribner Avenue facility is open for limited in-person services; however, residents are encouraged to contact the office in advance to schedule an appointment. Staff continues to be available through remote communications including by phone and e-mail.

  • Equalization
    Equalization

    (616) 632-7520

    All in-person services are open.

  • Friend of the Court
    Friend of the Court

    (877) 543-2660

    (616) 632-6888

    foc.mail@kentcountymi.gov

    The lobby will remain closed until further notice. Staff is responding to phone calls from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, electronic messages at foc.mail@kentcountymi.gov or at www.michigan.gov/michildsupport.

    To access a case online, sign-up at www.michigan.gov/michildsupport.

    To Make a Payment

    • Mail:  MiSDU, PO Box 30351, Lansing MI 48909-7851
    • Online: www.govpaynow.com or www.misdu.com
    • Starting March 1st - Cash Payment in the FOC Lobby by Appointment:  Click here to schedule an appointment.
      Drop box for non-cash payments is available on the first floor of 82 Ionia Ave

    To Schedule Online Appointments

  • Health Department
    Health Department

    (616) 632-7100

    KCHD_Admin@kentcountymi.gov

    All administrative services are open. The following clinical, wellness and environmental services are operating as follows:

    Community Clinical Services Division:
    • Fuller Clinic - 700 Fuller NE Grand Rapids 49503 – Open
    • South Clinic – 4700 Kalamazoo Ave SE Kentwood, 49508 – Closed
    • North Clinic – 4388 14 Mile Rd NE Rockford, 49391 – Closed
    • Sheldon Clinic – 121 Franklin SE, Suite 130 Grand Rapids, 49507 – closed
    • Routine Vaccinations – by appointment only. Prioritization of vaccine appointments will be 6-year-old and under; 7th graders; and daycare waivers for immediate need.
    • Travel vaccinations - no routine travel appointments but staff will evaluate specific appointment requests on a case-by-case basis.
    • Refugee Services - routine vaccinations and I-693
    • HIV/STI testing – by appointment only.
    • TB - by appointment only.
    • WIC – services will continue to be offered via telecommunication until further notice.
    • Breastfeeding – services will continue via telecommunication and breast pumps for eligible clients are available through scheduled curbside pick-up only. No pump returns or walk-ins.
    • Fluoride Varnish - services are suspended until further notice.
    Community Wellness Division:
    • Children’s Special Health Care Services – services being provided virtually (632-7066)
    • Hearing and Vision – suspended (632-7047)
    • Lead – services being provided virtually (632-7063)
    • Life Skills Classes - suspended (632-7282)
    • Maternal Infant Health Program –services being provided virtually (632-7058)
    • Medicaid Enrollment – enrolling residents in Medicaid via phone (632-7058)
    • Nurse Family Partnership – services being provided virtually (632-7058)
    • Refugees – suspended phone only (632-7058)
    • Strong Beginnings – services being provided virtually (632-7058)
    • Women’s Health Network – services being provided virtually (632-7018)
    Environmental Health:

    All service requests should be directed to 616-632-6900 or KCEHMail@kentcountymi.gov

    • Food Facility Inspections – available
    • Onsite Sewage and Water – available
    • Plan review (Body Art & Food) – available
  • Human Resources
    Human Resources

    (616) 632-7440

    jobs@kentcountymi.gov

    The front desk is staffed as follows:

    • Monday: 9:30am to 11:30am and 12:30pm to 2:30pm
    • Tuesday through Friday: 9:30am to 11:30am and 1pm to 3pm

    A drop box is in the hallway adjacent to the reception area for applicants or employees who are dropping off paperwork for Human Resources outside those times.

  • Kent MSU Extension
    Kent MSU Extension

    (616) 632-7865

    MSUE.Kent@county.msu.edu

    Residents should call the office to schedule in-person appointments which are available on Tuesday and Thursday. Additionally, staff is responding to phone calls and electronic messages. A suite of online resources and programming is available on its Remote Learning and Resources site and virtual programming is promoted through https://www.facebook.com/District7MSUE/.

  • Parks
    Parks

    (616) 632-7275

    kcparks@kentcountymi.gov

    Parks are officially closed October 31st, but there are still many options for visiting, see our Hibernation Info.

    • Playgrounds are open.
    • Kaufman Golf Course is open and golf carts are available.
    • Millennium Park splashpad, beach and boat rental are closed.
    • Enclosed shelters are closed.
    • Beaches are closed.
  • Probate Court
    Probate Court

    (616) 632-5440

    probatecourt@kentcountymi.gov

    The Probate Clerk’s Office is closed, and in-person services are unavailable. However, staff is serving the public by e-mail and telephone, and may be reached Monday through Friday at probatecourt@kentcountymi.gov or (616) 632-5440.

    The Probate Court is conducting all hearings via Zoom. Litigants will continue to receive Notices of Hearing with instructions for connecting to the Court’s virtual courtroom. Further information about the Court’s virtual courtroom may be accessed by clicking here Login information to attend a hearing may be requested in advance by e-mail or telephone. The Court’s proceedings are being streamed on YouTube and can be viewed live by clicking here. Visit the Court’s website for additional information.

  • Prosecuting Attorney
    Prosecuting Attorney

    Prosecuting Attorney's Office: (616) 632-6710

    Victim Witness Office: (616) 632-5400

    The office is open and staffed Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 5 and Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. including victim witness in the courthouse. Genetic testing and child support reviews are available daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Road Commission
    Road Commission

    (616) 242.6900

    info@kentcountyroads.net
    www.kentcountyroads.net

    The lobby at the 1500 Scribner Avenue facility is open for limited in-person services; however, residents are encouraged to contact the office in advance to schedule an appointment. All other KCRC facilities remain closed to the public. Staff continues to be available through remote communication including by phone, e-mail, Facebook, Twitter and online services at www.kentcountyroads.net.

  • Sheriff’s Office
    Sheriff’s Office

    (616) 632-6100

    The Sheriff’s Office public lobby and sub-stations are open and residents are encouraged to visit its website as office hours vary by location and day. The visitor’s lobby for the jail is open and limited scheduled on-site inmate visitation is available.

    Fingerprinting, records requests, and FOIA services require an appointment. Schedule same-day appointments online or call (616) 632-6100

  • Treasurer
    Treasurer

    (616) 632-7500

    All in-person services are open.

  • Veteran Services
    Veteran Services

    (616) 632-5722

    All in-person services are open.