Fairfax County Filing Fees
Most Common Filing
Small Claims: $58
Plus $12 service fee per defendant
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Fairfax County Court Filing Fees by Category
Small Claims Court
General District Court
Claims up to $5,000$58
Motion to rehear$25
Appeal to Circuit Court$50
Writ of execution$25
Service by sheriff (per defendant)$12
Service by private processVaries
General District Civil
General District Court
Civil claims ($5,001-$25,000)$66
Unlawful detainer (eviction)$66
Warrant in detinue$66
Attachment$35
Garnishment summons$35
Subpoena duces tecum$12
Circuit Court Civil
Circuit Court
Civil cases (over $25,000)$107-$360
Chancery cases$107
Law cases at common law$107
Motion filing$25
Jury trial (6 jurors)$150
Jury trial (7 jurors)$200
Post-Judgment & Enforcement
All Courts
Writ of fieri facias$25
Garnishment after judgment$35
Interrogatories$35
Abstract of judgment$25
Release of judgment$10
Satisfaction of judgment$10
Traditional Filing vs PettyLawsuit
Traditional Court Filing
- Filing fee: $58-$360+
- Service fee: $12+ per defendant
- Drive to 4110 Chain Bridge Rd
- Wait in courthouse lines
- Complex forms to complete
- Total cost: $70-$400+
PettyLawsuit Online Filing
Recommended
- One flat fee: $29 total
- Includes all filing assistance
- File from home in 5 minutes
- No courthouse visits needed
- Forms auto-generated
- 70% cases settle before court
Additional Court Costs to Consider
Service Costs
- • Sheriff service: $12
- • Private process: $35-75
- • Certified mail: $15
- • Publication: $75+
Document Fees
- • Certified copies: $2.50/page
- • Subpoena: $12
- • Witness fees: $30/day
- • Recording fees: $16
Appeal Costs
- • Appeal bond: Varies
- • Transcript: $3.50/page
- • Filing fee: $50+
- • Attorney fees: $200+/hr
Fee Waivers for Low-Income Filers
Fairfax County courts may waive filing fees for qualified individuals
Eligibility Requirements:
- • Income below 125% of federal poverty guidelines
- • Receiving public assistance (SNAP, TANF, SSI)
- • Unable to pay fees without substantial hardship
How to Apply:
- Complete Form CC-1414 (Petition for Fee Waiver)
- Provide proof of income or benefits
- File with your case documents
- Judge will review and decide on waiver
Note: Fee waivers only apply to court filing fees, not service costs or other expenses. PettyLawsuit's $29 flat fee may be more affordable than partial waivers.
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