Chesterfield County Circuit Court, Virginia Filing Fees and Waivers

CRITICAL

If a check or card payment is returned or dishonored, the payer remains responsible for the transaction amount and may be charged the greater of $50 or 10% of the transaction.

If a check or credit card payment is returned or dishonored, you will be responsible for the transaction amount and you may be charged a fee of $50 or 10% of the amount of the transaction, whichever is greater, in accordance with Code of Virginia § 17.1-275 A (28).

CRITICAL

Criminal court debt is due at sentencing unless the defendant enters a payment plan approved by the Court or Clerk’s Office.

Court debt is due at the time of sentencing unless the defendant enters into a payment plan agreement per Code of Virginia § 19.2-354.1 approved by the Court or Clerk’s Office.

CRITICAL

Cash payments must not be sent by mail.

Never send cash payments by mail.

WARNING

For in-person card payments, the cardholder must be present and show valid government-issued photo identification.

For in-person transactions, the cardholder must be present and have a valid government-issued photo ID.

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Fee

10

An address-change replacement permit costs $10.

The processing fee for an address change replacement permit is $10.

WARNING

Fee

30

Issuing a marriage license costs $30.

The issuance of the marriage license is a $30 fee.

WARNING

Fee

2.5

A certified copy of a marriage license costs an optional $2.50, and a self-addressed, stamped envelope should be provided for its return.

There is an optional $2.50 fee for a certified copy of the license. Obtaining a certified copy is not required; however, it is strongly suggested as the certified copy is often necessary for employers, banks, insurance companies, etc. A self-addressed, stamped envelope should be presented for the return of a certified copy of the license.

WARNING

Payments must clearly identify the account by case number and defendant name.

Always indicate clearly to which account (case number and defendant name) payment is to be credited.

WARNING

Copies cost $0.50 per page, plus $2 per document for certification if requested.

Copy fees - $.50 per page plus $2.00 per document for certification (if requested)

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Checks and money orders for criminal court debt should be payable to Chesterfield Circuit Court and include a phone number.

Checks and money orders should be made payable to Chesterfield Circuit Court and should include a phone number.

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For telephone card payments, the cardholder must contact the Clerk’s Office directly or authorize someone else to use the card.

For payments made over the phone, the cardholder must contact the Clerk’s Office directly (or provide authorization for use).

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Public record copies cost $0.50 per page, with an additional $2 per document for certification.

By law, copies are $.50 per page and certified copies can be provided for an additional $2 per document.

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Fee

30

A concealed handgun permit application costs $30, with an additional $7 processing and handling fee for online submissions.

Please note that concealed handgun permit applications have a $30 fee and online submissions include an additional $7 processing and handling fee.

WARNING

Anyone paying by personal check must present a government-issued photo ID.

Individuals paying by personal check must present a government-issued photo ID.

WARNING

Criminal court debt may be paid online, in person, or by mail; payment plans must be initiated by phone or in person at the Clerk’s Office.

Payments for criminal court debt may be made using the Virginia Judiciary Online Payment System, in person at the Circuit Court Clerk's Office or by mail. Payment plans must be initiated by phone or in person at the Circuit Court Clerk's Office.

WARNING

Fee

5

A legal-name-change or lost/destroyed replacement permit costs $5.

The processing fee for a legal name change or lost/destroyed replacement permit is $5.

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Probate charges include state tax of $1 per $1,000 of probate assets, recordation and transfer fees, a value-based Clerk’s fee, and certificate fees.

State probate tax - $1/$1000 value of probate assets Recordation of will/Clerk's Order - $18 up to 10 pages Recordation of list of heirs - $18 Transfer fee - $1 (if decedent had interest in Chesterfield real estate) Clerk's fee - $0-$30, assessed based on estate value Certificate of qualification - $2 each (two included in base fee)

WARNING

Checks and money orders must be made payable to the Chesterfield Circuit Court Clerk.

Checks and money orders made payable to the Chesterfield Circuit Court Clerk.

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Applies to

Digital evidence duplication

A Clerk’s fee may apply to supplies and services for duplicating digital evidence or records.

A Clerk’s fee may apply for duplication supplies and services.

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Fee

10

The fee to record a release is $10.

Release recordation - $10.

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Fee

2

Credit card transactions incur a $2 convenience fee.

A $2 convenience fee will be assessed on all credit card transactions in accordance with Code of Virginia § 17.1-275 A (27).

WARNING

The Circuit Court accepts cash, checks, credit cards except for expungement filings, and money orders.

The Circuit Court accepts the following methods of payment: Cash Check Credit Card (not accepted for expungement filings) Money order

WARNING

A Clerk’s fee may apply to supplies and services used for duplication.

A Clerk’s fee may apply for duplication supplies and services.

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Chip-enabled cards must be processed using chip technology and cannot be swiped.

If the card is enabled with chip (ICC/EVM) technology, it will be processed using such technology. Card swipes for such cards are not acceptable.

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Fee

25

Courthouse wedding ceremonies cost $25 and are available by appointment in a 15-minute slot to residents and nonresidents.

The Circuit Court Clerk’s Office offers optional wedding ceremonies at the courthouse for a $25 fee. This service is available to both residents and non‑residents of Chesterfield County. Ceremonies are held in our private conference room and include a dedicated 15‑minute time slot. All ceremonies are by appointment only to ensure each couple receives a personalized experience.

INFO

Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with a mailed payment if a receipt is requested.

If payment is mailed and a receipt is desired, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

INFO

The current Chart of Allowances is the reference for fees and expenses paid from the Criminal Fund for payment requests submitted to the OES.

Please refer to the current version of the Chart of Allowances on the Supreme Court of Virginia’s website at http://www.courts.state.va.us/courtadmin/aoc/fiscal/home.html. This resource provides a list of the fees and expenses to be paid from the Criminal Fund and applies to all requests for payment submitted to the Office of the Executive Secretary (OES) of the Supreme Court of Virginia (SCV) including but not limited to requests for payment submitted by special justices, guardians ad litem, interpreters, mediators, court-appointed counsel, court-appointed experts, substitute judges, retired judges, and others.