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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

Phone: (757) 393-8681

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 guide

For statewide rules, see the full Virginia small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.