Arlington County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Arlington County, Virginia.

Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07

Clerk of Court

Clerk of the Circuit Court, Arlington County (17th Judicial Circuit)

Paul Ferguson

(703) 228-7010

Self-Help & Jury

Self-Help Center →
E-FilingPermissive - attorneys/parties may e-file civil via VJEFS; not mandatory

Virginia Judiciary eFiling System (VJEFS)

Open e-filing portal →
Filing Fees
Full schedule →
Civil Complaint
$124.00
Approx. $124.00 (circuit civil action up to $49,999, base fees excluding sheriff service; higher for larger claims)
Small Claims
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Heard in Arlington General District Court (small claims division)
Divorce / Family
$84.00
Approx. $84.00 (divorce/dissolution; $50 clerk filing fee plus statutory fees)