Newport News County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed July 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$50

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

Clerk & court records

Newport News Circuit Court Clerk's Office
Angela F. Reason
Call the clerk

Courthouses in Newport News County

CivilSmall ClaimsEviction

Newport News General District Court (Civil Division)

Address
2500 Washington Avenue, Newport News, 23607
Criminal

Newport News General District Court (Criminal Division)

Address
2500 Washington Avenue, 2nd Floor, Newport News, 23607
Traffic

Newport News General District Court (Traffic Division)

Address
2500 Washington Avenue, 2nd Fl., Newport News, 23607
JuvenileFamily

Newport News Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court

Address
2501 Huntington Avenue, Newport News, 23607

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Newport News County, Virginia is $90 ($0.01 to $49,999); $190 ($49,999.01 to $100,000); $240 ($100,000.01 to $500,000); $290 (over $500,000), plus statutory add-ons. Circuit Court, rev. 07/2026.

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

    $50 (divorce / separate maintenance with no monetary damages) plus statutory add-on fees. Circuit Court.

  • Can I e-file court documents in Newport News County?

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

  • Is there a free online case search for Newport News County?

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Newport News County?

    Filings go to the Newport News Circuit Court Clerk's Office. You can reach the clerk at (757) 926-8561.

Newport News Circuit Court, VA: (757) 926-8561, Hours & $90 Filing Fee | 1Court