Virginia Beach city Small Claims Court

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

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$5,000

Court

Virginia Beach General District Court, Civil Division

Courthouse Location

Virginia Beach General District Court, Civil Division

2425 Nimmo Parkway

Virginia Beach, VA 23456

Phone: (757) 385-8531Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

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

Ready to take action in Virginia Beach 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.