Virginia · City of Petersburg

Small Claims Court in City of Petersburg

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 Petersburg

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 Petersburg

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

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Petersburg
Petersburg General District Court
35 E Tabb St., Petersburg, VA, 23803
(804) 733-2374

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 Petersburg are handled at Petersburg General District Court in Petersburg. City of Petersburg covers 3 ZIP codes, including the Petersburg 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 City of Petersburg

Small claims in City of Petersburg

Residents of the City of Petersburg, Virginia, an independent city with a population of 34,058, can bring small claims cases through the Virginia Small Claims Court. Claims are subject to a limit of $5,000. The Petersburg General District Court, located at 35 E Tabb St. in Petersburg, handles these matters and can be reached by phone at (804) 733-2374. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and is closed on Saturday and Sunday. The jurisdiction covers the city of Petersburg and includes the ZIP codes 23803, 23804, and 23805. Electronic filing is not available, so case documents are handled at the courthouse itself. The city lies near the City of Colonial Heights, the City of Hopewell, and Prince George County, each of which maintains its own courts for matters arising within those jurisdictions. Anyone with questions about hours, location, or the small claims process in Petersburg may contact the court directly at the number listed above.

Where City of Petersburg hears these cases

Petersburg General District Court

35 E Tabb St., Petersburg, VA 23803
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

City of Petersburg at a glance

Population34,058
Court sits inPetersburg
Court systemVirginia Small Claims Court
Claim limit$5,000
ZIP codes in county3
Towns and cities1
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in City of Petersburg

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

Petersburg.

ZIP codes:

238032380423805

City of Petersburg in context

About 34,058 people live in City of Petersburg.

Sources for City of Petersburg

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in City of Petersburg

$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 Petersburg

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 Petersburg 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 Petersburg General District Court.
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
Petersburg General District Court, 35 E Tabb St., Petersburg, VA 23803. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (804) 733-2374.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Petersburg.

Official sources

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

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