Process Server & Court Filing in City of Chesapeake, VA

Courts we file and serve in

3 City of Chesapeake courthouses

E-filing required: Permissive (available to VA State Bar attorneys and staff)
E-filing system: Virginia Judiciary eFiling System (VJEFS)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $132 (civil action seeking $50,000 or less; eff. 7-1-2026, OES Circuit Court Fee Schedule); higher tiers for larger amounts
Small claims fee: Small claims are heard in General District Court, not Circuit Court
Family law petition fee: $50 (divorce/separate maintenance clerk filing fee, OES Circuit Court Fee Schedule)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Chesapeake Circuit Court307 Albemarle Drive, Suite 300A, Chesapeake, VA 23322(757) 382-3000Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate

Chesapeake General District Court307 Albemarle Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23322(757) 382-3100Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Chesapeake Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court301 Albemarle Drive, Second Floor, Chesapeake, VA 23322(757) 382-8100Juvenile, Family

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified October 22, 2026. City of Chesapeake court information on 1Court

Our services in City of Chesapeake

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in City of Chesapeake for law firms across the country. We cover all 3 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.

Process serviceSame-day service attempts on rush orders; standard orders in 1 to 3 business days.Proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order, with photo confirmation on personal service.Court filing and e-filingSame-day filings before clerk cutoff times.Conformed copies delivered within hours.Records retrieval and subpoenasSame-day records pickup in most jurisdictions.Subpoena preparation, service and follow-up.Court reportingCertified reporters, videography and trial support.InvestigationsSkip tracing, asset searches and background checks.

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Other counties we cover

All Virginia counties

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in City of Chesapeake?

1Court lists e-filing in City of Chesapeake as: Permissive (available to VA State Bar attorneys and staff). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which City of Chesapeake courthouses hear civil cases?

Chesapeake Circuit Court, Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake?

$132 (civil action seeking $50,000 or less; eff. 7-1-2026, OES Circuit Court Fee Schedule); higher tiers for larger amounts, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in City of Chesapeake?

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 Chesapeake service priced?

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

Process service and court filing in City of Chesapeake, Virginia