Process service and court filing in Chesterfield County, Virginia
3 Chesterfield County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Not available (filings accepted by mail, courier, or hand delivery only)
- New civil complaint fee
- $122.00 (civil action, damages up to $49,999; state base fees, excludes optional local add-ons)
- Small claims fee
- Heard in General District Court (not Circuit Court)
- Family law petition fee
- $82.00 (divorce/dissolution; state base fees, excludes optional local add-ons)
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Court information from 1Court, our partner company, retrieved November 5, 2026. Chesterfield County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Chesterfield County for law firms across the country. We cover all 3 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.
Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Chesterfield County?
1Court lists e-filing in Chesterfield County as: Not available (filings accepted by mail, courier, or hand delivery only). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Chesterfield County courthouses hear civil cases?
Chesterfield Circuit Court, Chesterfield General District Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Chesterfield County?
$122.00 (civil action, damages up to $49,999; state base fees, excludes optional local add-ons), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Chesterfield County?
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 Chesterfield County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.