Chesterfield County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed July 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$122
New civil suit · Circuit Court
E-filing
Not available
Case records
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Main courthouse: Chesterfield County Courthouse, 9500 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832Clerk counter: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:00 PMSource
Filing typeFee
Civil lawsuit$122
Small claimsVaries, see details
Divorce / family$82

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $122, the civil filing fee in Chesterfield County is higher than most nearby counties (median $90 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Clerk of the Circuit Court, Chesterfield County (12th Judicial Circuit)
Amanda L. Pohl
Chesterfield County Courthouse · Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
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Courthouses in Chesterfield County

CivilCriminalFamilyProbate

Chesterfield Circuit Court

Address
9500 Courthouse Road, 1st Floor, Chesterfield, 23832
CivilCriminalTrafficSmall ClaimsEviction

Chesterfield General District Court

Address
9500 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, 23832
JuvenileFamily

Chesterfield Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court

Address
7000 Lucy Corr Boulevard, Chesterfield, 23832

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Chesterfield County, Virginia is $122.00 (civil action, damages up to $49,999; state base fees, excludes optional local add-ons)

  • What is the small claims filing fee in Chesterfield County?

    Heard in General District Court (not Circuit Court)

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

    $82.00 (divorce/dissolution; state base fees, excludes optional local add-ons)

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

    E-filing is not available. Documents are filed on paper with the clerk of court.

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Chesterfield County?

    Filings go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Chesterfield County (12th Judicial Circuit), located at 9500 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832. You can reach the clerk at (804) 748-1241.

Chesterfield Circuit Court, VA: (804) 748-1241, Hours & $122 Filing Fee | 1Court