Process Server & Court Filing in City of Portsmouth, VA

Courts we file and serve in

3 City of Portsmouth courthouses

E-filing required: No
E-filing system: VJEFS (Virginia Judiciary E-Filing System)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $90 clerk filing fee for amount in controversy up to $49,999 (tiered higher above that), plus statutory add-ons (Va. Code 17.1-275; circuit court fee schedule)
Family law petition fee: $50 clerk filing fee for divorce, plus statutory add-ons such as technology trust fund ($8) and legal aid ($9) (circuit court fee schedule)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Portsmouth Circuit Court1345 Court Street, Suite 101, Portsmouth, VA 23704(757) 393-8671Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate

Portsmouth General District Court1345 Court Street, Suite 104, Portsmouth, VA 23704(757) 393-8624Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Portsmouth Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court1345 Court Street, Suite 103, Portsmouth, VA 23704(757) 393-8851Juvenile, Family

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

Our services in City of Portsmouth

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in City of Portsmouth 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.

Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote

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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 Portsmouth?

1Court lists e-filing in City of Portsmouth as: No. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which City of Portsmouth courthouses hear civil cases?

Portsmouth Circuit Court, Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?

$90 clerk filing fee for amount in controversy up to $49,999 (tiered higher above that), plus statutory add-ons (Va. Code 17.1-275; circuit court fee schedule), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in City of Portsmouth?

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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth, Virginia