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Amherst County General District Court

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

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$5,000

Courthouse Details

Amherst County General District Court

113 Taylor Street

Amherst, VA 24521

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 513

Amherst, VA 24521

Phone: (434) 946-9351Fax: (434) 946-9359Email: bolewis@vacourts.gov

Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Area Served

All of Amherst County

How to File at Amherst 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.