Hopewell County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed Jul 30, 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$90 to $290
New civil suit · Circuit Court
E-filing
Available
Through Virginia Judiciary eFiling System
Same-day deadline: 11:59 PM
Case records
Search online
Free public case search
Filing typeFee
Civil lawsuit$90 to $290
Divorce / family$72

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

Clerk & court records

Hopewell Circuit Court Clerk's Office
Tamara J. Ward
Call the clerk

Courthouses in Hopewell County

CivilCriminalTrafficSmall ClaimsEviction

Hopewell General District Court

Address
100 East Broadway, Hopewell, 23860

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Hopewell County, Virginia is $90 base clerk fee (<=$49,999); tiered $190/$240/$290 by amount in controversy (Circuit Court, statewide OES schedule)

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

    $72.

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

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

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Hopewell County?

    Filings go to the Hopewell Circuit Court Clerk's Office. You can reach the clerk at (804) 541-2239.

Hopewell Circuit Court, VA: (804) 541-2239, Hours & $90 Filing Fee | 1Court