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Richmond City General District Court - Civil Division

Filing information for Richmond City General District Court - Civil Division in Richmond, VA. Part of the Richmond city small claims court system.

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$5,000

Courthouse Details

Richmond City General District Court - Civil Division

400 North 9th Street, Room 203

Richmond, VA 23219

Mailing Address

400 North 9th Street, Room 203

Richmond, VA 23219

Phone: (804) 646-6461Fax: (804) 646-8758

Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday

Area Served

Richmond City (both north and south of the James River)

How to File at Richmond City General District Court - Civil Division

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.