Kent County, MI · Kent County
Petition for Change of Venue
This petition asks the Kent County Probate Court to move a case to another court when a change of venue is necessary.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Kent County · Kent County, Kent County, Michigan
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- kentcountymi.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
Use this petition to ask for a change of venue in a probate matter when it is necessary for the convenience of the parties and witnesses, the convenience of counsel, or an impartial trial. It asks for case and petitioner information, the filing date, whether a judgment has been entered, the petitioner’s interest, and information about interested persons whose details have changed.
Who needs it
A petitioner or attorney seeking a change of venue in a Kent County probate matter can complete and sign this petition.
How to submit it
Submit it to the county court named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
About notarization
This petition is signed without a notary; the petitioner or attorney signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Petition
Download the Petition for Change of Venue PDF.
- 2
Complete the Petition
Fill in the case, petitioner, and interested-person information and explain why a venue change is necessary.
- 3
Gather Any Attachments
If needed, attach a separate sheet listing interested persons whose addresses changed.
- 4
Sign and Date
The petitioner or attorney signs and dates the petition.
- 5
Submit to the County Court
Submit the petition to the county court named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Petition for Change of Venue request?
- It asks the probate court to change the venue of a matter for the convenience of parties and witnesses, counsel, or an impartial trial.
- Who can complete this petition?
- The form requests the petitioner’s information and includes a signature line for the petitioner or attorney.
- Do I need a notary for the Petition for Change of Venue?
- No. This petition is signed without a notary; the petitioner or attorney signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Petition for Change of Venue?
- Submit it to the county court named on the form. Check the county website for current contact details.