James City County Court Information

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

Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07

Clerk of Court

Williamsburg/James City County Circuit Court Clerk's Office

Elizabeth O'Connor

(757) 564-2242

Self-Help & Jury

Self-Help Center →

E-FilingNo - optional for re…

Virginia Judiciary E-Filing System (VJEFS) · No - optional for registered attorneys

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Filing Fees

Full schedule →

Civil Complaint

$90

$90 clerk filing fee for claims up to $49,999 (Va. Code 17.1-275, Circuit Court Appendix C); tiers rise to $290 for larger claims, plus statutory assessments

Divorce / Family

$50

$50 clerk filing fee for divorce/separate maintenance (Appendix C), plus statutory assessments