Southampton County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed Jul 30, 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$90
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

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $90, the civil filing fee in Southampton County is about the same as nearby counties (median $90 across 5 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Southampton County Circuit Court
Richard L. Francis
Call the clerk

Courthouses in Southampton County

CivilCriminalTrafficSmall ClaimsEviction

Southampton General District Court

Address
22350 Main Street, Courtland, 23837
JuvenileFamily

Southampton Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court

Address
22350 Main Street, Courtland, 23837

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Southampton County, Virginia is $90.00.

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

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

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Southampton County?

    Filings go to the Southampton County Circuit Court. You can reach the clerk at (757) 653-2200.

Southampton Circuit Court, VA: (757) 653-2200, Hours & $90 Filing Fee | 1Court