Process service and court filing in City of Hampton, Virginia
3 City of Hampton courthouses
- E-filing required
- Permissive - voluntary civil e-filing via VJEFS for Virginia State Bar members and their staff; not mandatory
- E-filing system
- Virginia Judiciary eFiling System (VJEFS)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $90 total for a civil action with monetary damages up to $49,999 (rises to $190 up to $100,000, $240 up to $500,000, $290 above); statewide OES Circuit Court Fee Schedule (Appendix C, rev. 07/2026). Local assessments may vary slightly.
- Small claims fee
- Not handled by Circuit Court; small claims are filed in the Hampton General District Court
- Family law petition fee
- $50 clerk filing fee for a suit for divorce per Va. Code 17.1-275(A)(26); additional statewide assessments apply (OES Circuit Court Fee Schedule, rev. 07/2026)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, retrieved November 5, 2026. City of Hampton court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in City of Hampton 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 City of Hampton?
1Court lists e-filing in City of Hampton as: Permissive - voluntary civil e-filing via VJEFS for Virginia State Bar members and their staff; not mandatory. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which City of Hampton courthouses hear civil cases?
Hampton Circuit Court, Hampton 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 Hampton?
$90 total for a civil action with monetary damages up to $49,999 (rises to $190 up to $100,000, $240 up to $500,000, $290 above); statewide OES Circuit Court Fee Schedule (Appendix C, rev. 07/2026). Local assessments may vary slightly., per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in City of Hampton?
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 Hampton service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.