Virginia · City of Fredericksburg

Small Claims Court in City of Fredericksburg

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 City of Fredericksburg

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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City of Fredericksburg

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

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Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg General District Court
701 Princess Anne Street, Suite 100, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401

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 City of Fredericksburg are handled at Fredericksburg General District Court in Fredericksburg. City of Fredericksburg covers 5 ZIP codes, including the Fredericksburg 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

In this county

Filing in City of Fredericksburg

Small claims in City of Fredericksburg

The City of Fredericksburg, Virginia, has a population of 29,992 and is served by the Fredericksburg General District Court, located at 701 Princess Anne Street, Suite 100, in Fredericksburg, ZIP code 22401. Cases filed there under the Virginia Small Claims Court system are limited to claims of $5,000 or less. The court covers the city of Fredericksburg, which includes the ZIP codes 22401, 22402, 22403, 22404, and 22412, and it lies near Stafford County, Spotsylvania County, and King George County. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and is closed on Saturday and Sunday. The court does not accept electronic filing, so documents are handled in person at the clerk's office during those hours. The court can be reached by telephone at (540) 372-1066 or 540-372-1044, and additional information about the court is published at http://www.courts.state.va.us/courts/gd/fredericksburg/home.html.

Where City of Fredericksburg hears these cases

Fredericksburg General District Court

701 Princess Anne Street, Suite 100, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

City of Fredericksburg at a glance

Population29,992
Court sits inFredericksburg
Court systemVirginia Small Claims Court
Claim limit$5,000
ZIP codes in county5
Towns and cities1
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in City of Fredericksburg

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

Fredericksburg.

ZIP codes:

2240122402224032240422412

City of Fredericksburg in context

About 29,992 people live in City of Fredericksburg. Fredericksburg General District Court, in Fredericksburg, is about 4 miles from the Stafford County courthouse in Stafford and 5 miles from the Spotsylvania County courthouse in Spotsylvania.

Nearby counties

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

Sources for City of Fredericksburg

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in City of Fredericksburg

$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 City of Fredericksburg

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

City of Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg General District Court.
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
Fredericksburg General District Court, 701 Princess Anne Street, Suite 100, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (540) 372-1042.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Fredericksburg.

Official sources

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

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