Fairfax County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Fairfax County, VA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Fairfax area.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$5,000
Courts (2)
2 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Fairfax County General District Court
4110 Chain Bridge Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
Other Courthouse Locations
City of Fairfax General District Court
10455 Armstrong Street, Room 1
Fairfax, VA 22030
Serves: City of Fairfax (Note: Civil cases are generally filed at the main Fairfax County courthouse. This court primarily handles traffic and criminal misdemeanors with its own clerical staff, though Fairfax County GDC judges preside).
How to File in Fairfax 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.
Important for Fairfax County: DC suburb (Virginia side). Virginia small claims limit is $5,000.
Ready to take action in Fairfax County?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Virginia small claims court guide →