Emporia city Small Claims Court

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

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$5,000

Court

Emporia General District Court - 6th Judicial Circuit

Courthouse Location

Emporia General District Court - 6th Judicial Circuit

315 South Main Street

Emporia, VA 23847

Phone: (434) 634-5400Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

How to File in Emporia city

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.

Important for Emporia city: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.

Ready to take action in Emporia city?

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.