Salem city Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Salem city, VA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$5,000
Court
Salem General District Court
Courthouse Location
Salem General District Court
2 East Calhoun Street
Salem, VA 24153
How to File in Salem 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 Salem city: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.
Ready to take action in Salem city?
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 →