Stafford County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$90
E-filing
Permissive
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$50.00

At $90, the civil filing fee in Stafford County is about the same as nearby counties (median $90 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Stafford County Circuit Court Clerk

Kathy M. Sterne

Self-Help & Jury

E-FilingPermissive

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Civil Complaint
$90
Tiered by amount in controversy: approx. $90 (claim $49,999 or less) up to $290 (over $500,000) base filing fee per VA Circuit Court Fee Schedule (rev 07/2026); total varies with service and add-on costs.
Divorce / Family
$50.00
$50.00 base (divorce/civil action without monetary damages) per VA Circuit Court Fee Schedule; total higher with add-on costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Stafford County, Virginia is Tiered by amount in controversy: approx. $90 (claim $49,999 or less) up to $290 (over $500,000) base filing fee per VA Circuit Court Fee Schedule (rev 07/2026); total varies with service and add-on costs.

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

    $50.00 base (divorce/civil action without monetary damages) per VA Circuit Court Fee Schedule; total higher with add-on costs.

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

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

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Stafford County?

    Filings go to the Stafford County Circuit Court Clerk. You can reach the clerk at (540) 658-8750.

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