Alleghany County Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in Alleghany County, VA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Covington area.

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$5,000

Court

Alleghany General District and Juvenile & Domestic Relations Combined Courts

Courthouse Location

Alleghany General District and Juvenile & Domestic Relations Combined Courts

266 West Main Street

Covington, VA 24426

Phone: (540) 965-1720Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm from Monday through Friday

How to File in Alleghany County

File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.

File by mail

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

Ready to take action in Alleghany County?

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 including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Virginia small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.