Portsmouth General District Court
Filing information for Portsmouth General District Court in Portsmouth, VA. Part of the Portsmouth city small claims court system.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$5,000
Courthouse Details
Portsmouth General District Court
1345 Court St
Portsmouth, VA 23704
Mailing Address
1345 Court St
Portsmouth, VA 23704
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Area Served
Portsmouth city
How to File at Portsmouth 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 guideFor statewide rules, see the full Virginia small claims court guide →