Virginia · City of Virginia Beach

Small Claims Court in City of Virginia Beach

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.

Claims up to $5,000 Squabble handles the filing No lawyer at the hearing
Local Courts

Where to file small claims in City of Virginia Beach

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 Virginia Beach

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

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Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach General District Court
2425 Nimmo Pkwy, Unit 10, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456
(757) 385-8531

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 Virginia Beach are handled at Virginia Beach General District Court in Virginia Beach. City of Virginia Beach covers 21 ZIP codes, including the Norfolk and Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach

Small claims in City of Virginia Beach

Residents of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, which has a population of 454,808, can bring small claims cases through the Virginia Small Claims Court. Claims in this system are limited to $5,000. The Virginia Beach General District Court, located at 2425 Nimmo Pkwy, Unit 10, in Virginia Beach, 23456, handles these matters and can be reached at (757) 385-8531 or through the court system website at http://courts.state.va.us/main.htm. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and it is closed on Saturday and Sunday. Electronic filing is not available. The jurisdiction covers communities including Virginia Beach and Norfolk, and it takes in ZIP codes such as 23451, 23452, 23454, 23462, 23464, and 23521, among others. The City of Virginia Beach lies near the City of Chesapeake, the City of Norfolk, and the City of Portsmouth, each of which is a separate jurisdiction with its own courts.

Where City of Virginia Beach hears these cases

Virginia Beach General District Court

2425 Nimmo Pkwy, Unit 10, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

City of Virginia Beach at a glance

Population454,808
Court sits inVirginia Beach
Court systemVirginia Small Claims Court
Claim limit$5,000
ZIP codes in county21
Towns and cities2
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in City of Virginia Beach

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

Norfolk, Virginia Beach.

ZIP codes:

234502345123452234532345423455234562345723458234592346023461234622346323464234652346623467234712347923521

City of Virginia Beach in context

About 454,808 people live in City of Virginia Beach. Virginia Beach General District Court, in Virginia Beach, is about 5 miles from the City of Chesapeake courthouse in Chesapeake and 7 miles from the City of Norfolk courthouse in Norfolk.

Nearby counties

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

Sources for City of Virginia Beach

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in City of Virginia Beach

$5,000
Maximum claim
$5,000 maximum
$52–$92
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 Virginia Beach

Filing fee
  • Claims up to $5,000: $52
  • Claims over $5,000: $92
File online
No, file in person or by mail
Where
The courthouse listed above
Or let Squabble file it
Start your claim
FAQ

City of Virginia Beach small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $5,000.
What does it cost to file?+
$52–$92.
Where do you file?+
At Virginia Beach General District Court.
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
Virginia Beach General District Court, 2425 Nimmo Pkwy, Unit 10, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (757) 385-8531.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Norfolk, Virginia Beach.

Official sources

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

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