Frederick County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed July 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$90
New civil suit · Circuit Court
E-filing
Not available
Through Virginia Judiciary eFiling System
Case records
Search online
Free public case search
Filing typeFee
Civil lawsuit$90
Small claimsVaries, 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 Frederick County is about the same as nearby counties (median $90 across 3 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Frederick County Circuit Court Clerk's Office
Sarah J. Kahle
Call the clerk

Courthouses in Frederick County

CivilCriminalTrafficSmall ClaimsEviction

Frederick/Winchester General District Court

Address
5 North Kent Street, Winchester, 22601
JuvenileFamily

Frederick/Winchester Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court

Address
5 North Kent Street, Winchester, 22601

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Frederick County, Virginia is $90 base clerk filing fee for civil actions with claims up to $49,999 (higher tiers up to $290), plus statutory add-ons; total varies, per Va. Code 17.1-275(A)(13)

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

    Small claims and lower-dollar civil claims are filed in the General District Court (a separate court), not the Circuit Court Clerk.

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

    $50 base clerk filing fee for divorce/separate maintenance (no monetary claim), plus statutory add-ons, per Va. Code 17.1-275(A)(26)

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

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

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Frederick County?

    Filings go to the Frederick County Circuit Court Clerk's Office. You can reach the clerk at (540) 667-5770.

Frederick Circuit Court, VA: (540) 667-5770, Hours & $90 Filing Fee | 1Court