Bedford County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed Jul 26, 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
Varies, see details
New civil suit · Circuit Court
E-filing
Available
Through Virginia Judiciary eFiling System
Same-day deadline: 11:59 PM
Case records
Search online
Free public case search
Filing typeFee
Civil lawsuitVaries, see details
Divorce / family$50

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $90, the civil filing fee in Bedford County is about the same as nearby counties (median $90 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Bedford County Clerk of Circuit Court
Judy E. Reynolds
Call the clerk
Jury service
(540) 586-7620

Courthouses in Bedford County

CivilCriminalTrafficSmall ClaimsEviction

Bedford General District Court

Address
123 East Main Street, Suite 202, Bedford, 24523
JuvenileFamily

Bedford Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court

Address
123 East Main Street, Suite 101, Bedford, 24523

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in Bedford County?

    The civil filing fee in Bedford County, Virginia is Clerk filing fee $90 for claims under $50,000 (tiered: $190 up to $100k, $240 up to $500k, $290 over $500k) plus statutory costs; Va. Code 17.1-275(A)(13); rev 07/2026.

  • How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Bedford County?

    $50 clerk filing fee for divorce/separate maintenance plus statutory costs; Va. Code 17.1-275(A)(26)

  • Can I e-file court documents in Bedford County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through Virginia Judiciary eFiling System.

  • Is there a free online case search for Bedford County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at eapps.courts.state.va.us.

  • Where do I file court documents in Bedford County?

    Filings go to the Bedford County Clerk of Circuit Court. You can reach the clerk at (540) 586-7632.

Bedford Circuit Court, VA: (540) 586-7632, Hours & $90 Filing Fee | 1Court