Rockingham County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed Jul 26, 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
Varies, see details
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 lawsuitVaries, see details
Divorce / family$50

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

Clerk & court records

Rockingham County Circuit Court Clerk's Office
Chaz W. Haywood
Call the clerk

Courthouses in Rockingham County

CivilCriminalTrafficSmall ClaimsEviction

Harrisonburg/Rockingham General District Court

Address
53 Court Square, Room 132, Harrisonburg, 22801
JuvenileFamily

Harrisonburg/Rockingham Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court

Address
53 Court Square, Suite 214, Harrisonburg, 22801
CivilCriminalFamilyProbate

Rockingham County/Harrisonburg Circuit Court

Address
80 Court Square, Harrisonburg, 22802

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Rockingham County, Virginia is Statewide circuit court clerk filing fee tiered by amount in controversy: $90 for claims up to $49,999, $190 to $100,000, $240 to $500,000, $290 over $500,000; about $50 for actions without monetary damages (plus statutory add-on fees), per Va. Code 17.1-275.

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

    $50 base clerk filing fee for divorce/separate maintenance (plus statutory add-on fees)

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

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

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Rockingham County?

    Filings go to the Rockingham County Circuit Court Clerk's Office. You can reach the clerk at (540) 564-3111.

Rockingham County/Harrisonburg Circuit Court, VA: (540) 564-3111, Hours & $90 Filing Fee | 1Court