Hampton County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07
Civil filing fee
$90
E-filing
Permissive
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$50

At $90, the civil filing fee in Hampton County is about the same as nearby counties (median $90 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Hampton Circuit Court - Clerk of the Circuit Court

Linda Batchelor Smith

Self-Help & Jury

E-FilingPermissive

Virginia Judiciary eFiling System (VJEFS) · - voluntary civil e-filing via VJEFS for Virginia State Bar members and their staff; not mandatory

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Civil Complaint
$90
$90 total for a civil action with monetary damages up to $49,999 (rises to $190 up to $100,000, $240 up to $500,000, $290 above); statewide OES Circuit Court Fee Schedule (Appendix C, rev. 07/2026). Local assessments may vary slightly.
Small Claims
Not handled by Circuit Court; small claims are filed in the Hampton General District Court
Divorce / Family
$50
$50 clerk filing fee for a suit for divorce per Va. Code 17.1-275(A)(26); additional statewide assessments apply (OES Circuit Court Fee Schedule, rev. 07/2026)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Hampton County, Virginia is $90 total for a civil action with monetary damages up to $49,999 (rises to $190 up to $100,000, $240 up to $500,000, $290 above); statewide OES Circuit Court Fee Schedule (Appendix C, rev. 07/2026). Local assessments may vary slightly.

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

    Not handled by Circuit Court; small claims are filed in the Hampton General District Court.

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

    $50 clerk filing fee for a suit for divorce per Va. Code 17.1-275(A)(26); additional statewide assessments apply (OES Circuit Court Fee Schedule, rev. 07/2026)

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through Virginia Judiciary eFiling System. It is mandatory for attorneys.

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Hampton County?

    Filings go to the Hampton Circuit Court - Clerk of the Circuit Court. You can reach the clerk at (757) 727-6105.

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