Not legal advice. This page summarizes public statutes and court fee schedules as of the date shown. Rules and fees change; confirm with the court before you file, and talk to a local attorney about your situation.
Virginia eviction at a glance
| Court | General District Court (unlawful detainer) |
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Virginia evictions are heard in the general District Court (unlawful detainer). Before filing for unpaid rent, the landlord must give the notice required by Va. Code §55.1-1245.
Step by step
- Notice for unpaid rent. A 14-day written pay-or-quit notice; larger landlords must offer a payment plan in some cases. (Va. Code §55.1-1245)
- File in court. If the tenant doesn't pay or move out, file the eviction case in the general District Court (unlawful detainer). Ask the clerk for current filing and service fees. (Virginia's Judicial System)
- Hearing, judgment and removal. After the tenant is served, the court sets a hearing. If the landlord wins, removal happens only through the court's order or writ, carried out by a law enforcement officer. Exact timelines are in the court's self-help materials. (Virginia's Judicial System)
Statewide fees
| Eviction filing fee | Not verified Set by each court or county; no single statewide figure published |
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| Service of process and writ / removal | Not verified Set by the county sheriff, marshal or constable |
Fees vary by court or county. For any county we haven't verified, call the clerk before filing.
About the missing details
Why it's missing: We only list eviction court fees published by an official source. Virginia hasn't published its local filing, service and writ fees online in a form we could verify, so call the clerk of the general district court to confirm before you file.
General information
Not specific to Virginia
Across the 21 counties where we've read the official fee schedule, the eviction filing fee runs from $41 to $322. Sheriff or constable service usually adds a per-tenant charge, and a writ of possession adds another. Statewide fixed filing fees we've verified: California $240 (claims up to $10,000), Connecticut $175, Delaware $45, Florida $185, Texas $54.
Closest place with verified data
Franklin County, OH (about 294 miles away): eviction, possession only (incl. service for up to 3 defendants/addresses) $149
Call or visit the official office
Virginia's Judicial System · Official website
Ask for the clerk's office for the court that handles evictions in your county.
Know the current fee? Tell us. We check every tip against an official source before publishing it.
Official resources
All Virginia counties
Counties without verified local fees show the statewide rules above.
- Accomack County
- Albemarle County
- Alleghany County
- Amelia County
- Amherst County
- Appomattox County
- Arlington County
- Augusta County
- Bath County
- Bedford County
- Bland County
- Botetourt County
- Brunswick County
- Buchanan County
- Buckingham County
- Campbell County
- Caroline County
- Carroll County
- Charles City County
- Charlotte County
- Chesterfield County
- Clarke County
- Craig County
- Culpeper County
- Cumberland County
- Dickenson County
- Dinwiddie County
- Essex County
- Fairfax County
- Fauquier County
- Floyd County
- Fluvanna County
- Franklin County
- Frederick County
- Giles County
- Gloucester County
- Goochland County
- Grayson County
- Greene County
- Greensville County
- Halifax County
- Hanover County
- Henrico County
- Henry County
- Highland County
- Isle of Wight County
- James City County
- King and Queen County
- King George County
- King William County
- Lancaster County
- Lee County
- Loudoun County
- Louisa County
- Lunenburg County
- Madison County
- Mathews County
- Mecklenburg County
- Middlesex County
- Montgomery County
- Nelson County
- New Kent County
- Northampton County
- Northumberland County
- Nottoway County
- Orange County
- Page County
- Patrick County
- Pittsylvania County
- Powhatan County
- Prince Edward County
- Prince George County
- Prince William County
- Pulaski County
- Rappahannock County
- Richmond County
- Roanoke County
- Rockbridge County
- Rockingham County
- Russell County
- Scott County
- Shenandoah County
- Smyth County
- Southampton County
- Spotsylvania County
- Stafford County
- Surry County
- Sussex County
- Tazewell County
- Warren County
- Washington County
- Westmoreland County
- Wise County
- Wythe County
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- Alexandria city
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Frequently asked
Which court handles evictions in Virginia?
General District Court (unlawful detainer).
How much notice does a Virginia landlord have to give?
A 14-day written pay-or-quit notice; larger landlords must offer a payment plan in some cases.
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Virginia?
Fees vary by court or county. For any county we haven't verified, call the clerk before filing.