Roanoke city Small Claims Court

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

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$5,000

Court

Roanoke City General District Court

Courthouse Location

Roanoke City General District Court

315 Church Avenue SW

Roanoke, VA 24016

Phone: (540) 853-2364 (Civil)Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

How to File in Roanoke 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 Roanoke city: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.

Ready to take action in Roanoke 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.