Process Server & Court Filing in City of Richmond, VA

Courts we file and serve in

4 City of Richmond courthouses

E-filing required: Permissive (voluntary for Virginia State Bar members and staff filing most civil cases in circuit court)
E-filing system: Virginia Judiciary eFiling System (VJEFS)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $131.00 for civil suit with damages $0.01-$49,999; tiered by damages ($91.00 no monetary damages up to $351.00 for over $500,000); effective July 1, 2025
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Richmond City Circuit Court400 North Ninth Street, Richmond, VA 23219(804) 646-6505Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate

Richmond City General District Court (John Marshall Courts Building)400 N. 9th Street, Richmond, VA 23219(804) 646-6461Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Richmond City General District Court (Marsh Manchester Courts Building)920 Hull Street, Richmond, VA 23224(804) 646-6677Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Richmond City Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court1600 Oliver Hill Way, Suite C181, Richmond, VA 23219(804) 646-2942Juvenile, Family

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

Our services in City of Richmond

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in City of Richmond for law firms across the country. We cover all 4 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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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in City of Richmond?

1Court lists e-filing in City of Richmond as: Permissive (voluntary for Virginia State Bar members and staff filing most civil cases in circuit court). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which City of Richmond courthouses hear civil cases?

Richmond City Circuit Court, Richmond City General District Court (John Marshall Courts Building), Richmond City General District Court (Marsh Manchester Courts Building). We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$131.00 for civil suit with damages $0.01-$49,999; tiered by damages ($91.00 no monetary damages up to $351.00 for over $500,000); effective July 1, 2025, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in City of Richmond?

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 Richmond 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 Richmond, Virginia