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Small Claims Court in Bedford County

A complete filing guide.

Small claims court is where money disputes are resolved on simplified procedures, with a filing fee set by the court and a hearing before a judge.

Below: the claim limit, the court's filing fee, the courthouse with its hours and phone, the towns and ZIP codes this county covers, and how to file. Squabble prepares the paperwork and files it for you.

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Local Courts

Where to file small claims in Bedford County

Small claims here are heard at the courthouse below. When you file, the court confirms the right location for your case.

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Bedford County

Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.

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Bedford
Bedford General District Court
123 East Main Street, Suite 202, Bedford, VA, 24523
(540) 586-7637

Confirm the courthouse before you file. The court's own small-claims page carries its current filing location and hours, and Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.

Small claims filings from Bedford County are handled at Bedford General District Court in Bedford. Bedford County covers 12 ZIP codes, including the Bedford, Big Island and Coleman Falls areas.

E-filing

No, on paper, in person or by mail

Remote hearings

Some, by court

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

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Filing in Bedford County

Small claims in Bedford County

Residents of Bedford County, Virginia, which has a population of 82,182, can bring small claims cases through the Virginia Small Claims Court. The Bedford General District Court sits in the town of Bedford at 123 East Main Street, Suite 202, 24523, and can be reached at (540) 586-7637 or online at https://www.vacourts.gov/courts/gd/bedford/home. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. Claims filed in this court are limited to $5,000. The county covers communities including Bedford, Forest, Moneta, Montvale, Goode, Huddleston, Thaxton, and Big Island, along with ZIP codes such as 24095, 24104, 24121, 24174, 24523, 24551, and 24570. Bedford County lies near the City of Lynchburg, Campbell County, and Botetourt County. Electronic filing is not available for this court, so filings are handled at the courthouse during its posted hours.

Where Bedford County hears these cases

Bedford General District Court

123 East Main Street, Suite 202, Bedford, VA 24523
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Bedford County at a glance

Population82,182
Court sits inBedford
Court systemVirginia Small Claims Court
Claim limit$5,000
ZIP codes in county12
Towns and cities12
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Bedford County

A case filed here usually comes from one of these communities:

Bedford, Big Island, Coleman Falls, Forest, Goode, Goodview, Huddleston, Lowry, Moneta, Montvale, Thaxton, Villamont.

ZIP codes:

240952410424121241222417424178245232452624536245512455624570

Bedford County in context

About 82,182 people live in Bedford County. Bedford General District Court, in Bedford, is about 11 miles from the City of Lynchburg courthouse in Lynchburg and 12 miles from the Campbell County courthouse in Rustburg.

Nearby counties

If the other side lives just over the county line, the case may belong next door:

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The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Bedford County

$5,000
Maximum claim
$5,000 maximum
$40–$65
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Paper
E-filing
Paper or in-person filing
Not permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Self-represented

Rules set by Virginia

State law sets the rules on what the court can hear, serving the other side, filing deadlines, interest, the hearing and collecting a judgment.

Step by Step

How to file a small claims case in Bedford County

Filing fee
$40–$65
File online
No, file in person or by mail
Where
The courthouse listed above
Or let Squabble file it
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FAQ

Bedford County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $5,000.
What does it cost to file?+
$40–$65.
Where do you file?+
At Bedford General District Court.
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
Bedford General District Court, 123 East Main Street, Suite 202, Bedford, VA 24523. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (540) 586-7637.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Bedford, Big Island, Coleman Falls, Forest, Goode, Goodview, Huddleston, Lowry, Moneta, Montvale, Thaxton, Villamont.

Official sources

Last checked August 2026. Verify current details with the court.

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