Hanover County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed Jul 26, 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
Divorce / family$50

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

Clerk & court records

Hanover Circuit Court Clerk's Office
Frank D. Hargrove, Jr.
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Courthouses in Hanover County

CivilCriminalTrafficSmall ClaimsEviction

Hanover General District Court

Address
7530 County Complex Rd 1st Floor, Hanover, 23069
JuvenileFamily

Hanover Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court

Address
7530 County Complex Road, Hanover, 23069

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Hanover County, Virginia is $90.00 base clerk fee for a civil action for damages up to $49,999 (VA Code 17.1-275, account code 304); additional statewide add-on fees apply, use VA circuit court fee calculator for total.

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

    $50.00 base clerk fee for divorce/separate maintenance (VA Code 17.1-275, account code 304); additional statewide add-on fees apply.

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

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

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Hanover County?

    Filings go to the Hanover Circuit Court Clerk's Office, located at 7530 County Complex Road, Hanover, VA 23069. You can reach the clerk at (804) 365-6151.

Hanover Circuit Court, VA: (804) 365-6151, Hours & $90 Filing Fee | 1Court