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Most Common Form

DC-402: Warrant in Debt

Small Claims up to $5,000

Where to Get Forms

4110 Chain Bridge Rd or courts.virginia.gov

Need Help?

General District: (703) 246-2153

Virginia Court Forms by Category

General District Court Forms
10 forms
Small claims and civil cases up to $25,000
Warrant in Debt
DC-402
Start small claims case (up to $5,000)
Civil Warrant
DC-403
Civil claims with grounds
Summons to Answer Interrogatories
DC-407
Discovery of assets
Summons for Unlawful Detainer
DC-420
Eviction proceedings
Warrant in Detinue
DC-408
Recover personal property
Garnishment Summons
DC-416
Collect from wages/bank
Bill of Particulars
DC-435
Detail claim specifics
Proof of Service
DC-415
Confirm defendant served
Notice of Appeal
DC-460
Appeal to Circuit Court
Satisfaction of Judgment
DC-425
Mark judgment as paid
Circuit Court Civil Forms
8 forms
Cases over $25,000 and complex matters
Civil Complaint
CC-1406
Start civil lawsuit
Summons
CC-1417
Notify defendant
Motion for Judgment
CC-1408
Request court decision
Praecipe
CC-1421
Request court action
Subpoena Duces Tecum
CC-1450
Request documents
Notice of Hearing
CC-1428
Schedule court date
Order
CC-1429
Court directive
Abstract of Judgment
CC-1455
Create judgment lien
Family Law Forms
8 forms
Divorce, custody, and support matters
Complaint for Divorce
CC-1411
Start divorce case
Answer and Cross-Bill
CC-1412
Respond to divorce
Pendente Lite Motion
CC-1451
Temporary support/custody
Child Support Guidelines
DC-637
Calculate support
Custody/Visitation Motion
DC-630
Request custody order
Protective Order
DC-383
Protection from abuse
Final Decree of Divorce
CC-1425
Finalize divorce
Show Cause Summons
DC-360
Enforce court orders
Landlord-Tenant Forms
8 forms
Evictions and rental disputes
Summons for Unlawful Detainer
DC-420
Start eviction
Tenant's Assertion
DC-429
Tenant's defense
Warrant in Debt
DC-402
Claim unpaid rent
Appeal Bond
DC-463
Tenant appeal
Writ of Possession
DC-424
Remove tenant
Notice to Pay or Quit
Custom
Pre-eviction notice
Security Deposit Suit
DC-402
Return of deposit
Rent Escrow Request
DC-429A
Escrow for repairs
Criminal/Traffic Forms
8 forms
Criminal defense and traffic matters
Request for Court Appointed Attorney
DC-335
Public defender
Bond Motion
DC-330
Request bail change
Subpoena
DC-336
Witness appearance
Restricted License Application
DC-265
Limited driving
Appeal Notice
DC-465
Appeal conviction
Expungement Petition
DC-2950
Clear record
Driver Improvement Request
Custom
Traffic school
Community Service Form
DC-361
Alternative sentence
Collection & Enforcement
8 forms
Post-judgment collection forms
Garnishment Summons
DC-416
Garnish wages/bank
Interrogatories
DC-407
Discover assets
Writ of Fieri Facias
DC-431
Seize property
Debtor Interrogatories
DC-433
Examine debtor
Abstract of Judgment
CC-1455
Record lien
Homestead Deed
DC-448
Protect home equity
Motion to Quash
DC-461
Stop garnishment
Release of Judgment
DC-425
Clear judgment

How to Complete Fairfax County Court Forms

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Fill Completely

Use black ink, write legibly, include all required information

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Submit at courthouse with filing fee ($58+ depending on case)

Most Used Fairfax County Forms Explained

DC-402: Warrant in Debt

The most common form for small claims in Fairfax County. Use this to sue for money owed up to $5,000.

When to use:
  • • Unpaid loans or debts
  • • Security deposit disputes
  • • Property damage claims
Required information:
  • • Defendant's full name and address
  • • Exact amount owed
  • • Brief description of claim
DC-420: Summons for Unlawful Detainer

Used by landlords to start eviction proceedings in Fairfax County.

When to use:
  • • Non-payment of rent
  • • Lease violations
  • • Holdover tenants
Required information:
  • • Property address
  • • Amount of rent owed
  • • Copy of lease agreement
DC-416: Garnishment Summons

Used after winning a judgment to collect money from defendant's wages or bank account.

When to use:
  • • After obtaining judgment
  • • Defendant hasn't paid voluntarily
  • • Know employer or bank info
Required information:
  • • Judgment amount and date
  • • Garnishee name and address
  • • Case number

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Where to Find Fairfax County Court Forms

In Person at Courthouse

4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030
General District Court Clerk's Office (Lower Level)
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:15 AM - 4:00 PM

Online Download

Virginia Courts website: courts.virginia.gov
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Law Library

Fairfax County Law Library
4110 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 308
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Related Fairfax County Resources

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Filing Fees

Complete fee schedule for all courts

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