Process Server & Court Filing in Roanoke County, VA

Courts we file and serve in

3 Roanoke County courthouses

E-filing required: Permissive (optional; VJEFS for civil circuit cases, VA State Bar members; paper filing still accepted)
E-filing system: Virginia Judiciary E-Filing System (VJEFS)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $90 base clerk fee (<=$49,999); tiered $190/$240/$290 by amount in controversy (Circuit Court, statewide OES schedule, Va. Code 17.1-275)
Small claims fee: Small claims (up to $5,000) heard in Roanoke County General District Court; fee varies - VA GDC civil fee calculator https://eapps.courts.state.va.us/gdcfees
Family law petition fee: $86 (divorce complaint, Circuit Court; statewide, excludes service)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Roanoke County Circuit Court305 E. Main Street, Salem, VA 24153(540) 387-6205Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate

Roanoke County General District Court305 East Main St., Salem, VA 24153(540) 387-6168Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Roanoke County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court305 East Main Street, Salem, VA 24153(540) 387-6160Juvenile, Family

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 30, 2026. Roanoke County court information on 1Court

Our services in Roanoke County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Roanoke 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.

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 Roanoke County?

1Court lists e-filing in Roanoke County as: Permissive (optional; VJEFS for civil circuit cases, VA State Bar members; paper filing still accepted). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Roanoke County courthouses hear civil cases?

Roanoke County Circuit Court, Roanoke County General District Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Roanoke County?

$90 base clerk fee (<=$49,999); tiered $190/$240/$290 by amount in controversy (Circuit Court, statewide OES schedule, Va. Code 17.1-275), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Roanoke 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 Roanoke County 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 Roanoke County, Virginia