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Albemarle County General District Court

Filing information for Albemarle County General District Court in Charlottesville, VA. Part of the Albemarle County small claims court system.

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$5,000

Courthouse Details

Albemarle County General District Court

501 E Jefferson St

Charlottesville, VA 22902

Phone: (434) 972-4007

Hours: 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Area Served

Albemarle County

How to File at Albemarle County General District Court

File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.

File by mail

Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.

Ready to take action?

A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.

Read the demand letter guide

For statewide rules, see the full Virginia small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.