Frederick County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07
Civil filing fee
$90
E-filing
No
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$50

At $90, the civil filing fee in Frederick County is lower than most nearby counties (median $145 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Frederick County Circuit Court Clerk's Office

Sarah J. Kahle

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E-FilingNo

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Civil Complaint
$90
$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)
Small Claims
Small claims and lower-dollar civil claims are filed in the General District Court (a separate court), not the Circuit Court Clerk
Divorce / Family
$50
$50 base clerk filing fee for divorce/separate maintenance (no monetary claim), plus statutory add-ons, per Va. Code 17.1-275(A)(26)

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.

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