Process service and court filing in City of Alexandria, Virginia

Courts we file and serve in

3 City of Alexandria courthouses

E-filing required
Permissive (voluntary; most civil cases; Alexandria Circuit is a participating VJEFS court)
E-filing system
Virginia Judiciary eFiling System (VJEFS)
E-filing portal
Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee
Approx $143 total for a civil claim over $50,000 with one in-state defendant served by sheriff (per VA circuit court civil filing fee calculator; varies by claim amount and service)
Fee schedule
Court fee schedule
Case lookup
Court case search
Alexandria Circuit Court520 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314(703) 746-4044Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate
Alexandria General District Court520 King Street, Second Floor, Alexandria, VA 22314(703) 746-4021Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction
Alexandria Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court520 King Street, 1st floor, Alexandria, VA 22314(703) 746-4141Juvenile, Family

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, retrieved November 5, 2026. City of Alexandria court information on 1Court

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Common questions

Is e-filing required in City of Alexandria?

1Court lists e-filing in City of Alexandria as: Permissive (voluntary; most civil cases; Alexandria Circuit is a participating VJEFS court). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which City of Alexandria courthouses hear civil cases?

Alexandria Circuit Court, Alexandria General District Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in City of Alexandria?

Approx $143 total for a civil claim over $50,000 with one in-state defendant served by sheriff (per VA circuit court civil filing fee calculator; varies by claim amount and service), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in City of Alexandria?

Same-day service attempts are available on rush orders. Standard orders complete in 1 to 3 business days, with a proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order.

How is City of Alexandria service priced?

We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.

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