Fairfax County Civil Court Records

Fairfax County civil court records are managed by the Circuit Court Clerk's office at 4110 Chain Bridge Road in Fairfax, Virginia, serving the 19th Judicial Circuit. The clerk holds civil case filings, judgments, land records, and related court documents for one of Virginia's largest and most active courts. Fairfax County operates its own independent case search tools separate from the statewide system. This page explains where to search online, how to get copies of documents, and what to expect when you contact the clerk's office for civil court records.

Fairfax County Circuit Court Clerk

Christopher J. Falcon serves as the Circuit Court Clerk for Fairfax County. The clerk's main office sits at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030. The civil records division is on the third floor in Suite 320. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. To reach the civil records section directly, call (703) 691-7320 and press 3, then 1, then 4 when prompted. You can also email the civil review team at ccrfilereview@fairfaxcounty.gov.

The Fairfax County Circuit Court handles a large volume of civil court records each year. If your case involves records stored at the offsite Records Center, those are held at 2730 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 100, Merrifield, VA 22031. That facility can be reached at (703) 246-6656. Contact the clerk's office first to confirm whether your records are at the main courthouse or at the Merrifield location before you make the trip.

The state court page at vacourts.gov links to Fairfax-specific resources, including local forms, the eCaseSearch portal, and clerk contact information. It is a good starting point if you are not sure which office or tool to use for your civil records search.

Online Civil Court Records Search in Fairfax

Fairfax County does not use the statewide CJISWeb case management system. The county runs its own tools for online access to civil court records. As of July 2024, the county launched the free eCaseSearch portal. You can use eCaseSearch to look up civil case information by party name, case number, or attorney without a subscription or login. The system is available to the public at no cost and covers active and recent civil court filings.

For more in-depth remote access, Fairfax County offers the CPAN (Court Public Access Network) subscription service. CPAN costs $150 per quarter or $600 per year. This tool is used by title companies, law firms, and others who need frequent or bulk access to civil court documents. It goes beyond what eCaseSearch shows and includes additional document-level detail not visible in the free portal.

If you need older civil court records that predate the online systems, a visit to the clerk's office or the Merrifield Records Center may be required. Staff at (703) 691-7320 can tell you which system holds the records you need and whether they are available to view without an appointment.

Filing Civil Cases in Fairfax County

Civil cases in Fairfax County are filed at the clerk's office on the third floor of the courthouse. Filing fees follow the state schedule in Virginia Code § 17.1-275. Base fees run $100 for claims up to $3,000, $200 for claims from $3,001 to $10,000, $300 for claims from $10,001 to $25,000, and $400 for claims over $25,000. Local surcharges may apply in addition to the base state fee.

Attorneys can file civil documents electronically through the Virginia Judiciary E-Filing System. E-filing is available 24 hours a day and avoids the paper filing surcharge. Self-represented parties file in person at Suite 320 during regular office hours. Standard circuit court forms are available at courts.state.va.us/forms/circuit.

Under Virginia Code § 17.1-208, civil court records in Fairfax County are presumed public. You do not have to be a party to a case to view filed documents. Any person may inspect civil case files at the clerk's office during business hours at no charge.

Note: Sealed orders, juvenile matters, and expunged records are not open for public inspection regardless of how a request is submitted.

Getting Copies of Fairfax Civil Court Records

Copies of civil court records from Fairfax County are available in person at Suite 320 or by mail request sent to 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030. Standard copy fees are $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $2.00 per document. A triple-sealed certification, sometimes needed for out-of-state use, costs $2.50. Include the case number, the party names, and the specific documents you need in any mail request. Attach a check or money order made payable to the Clerk of the Circuit Court.

For land records and recorded documents, CPAN subscribers can access and download copies remotely through the subscription portal. Non-subscribers can visit the third-floor civil records division in person to view and request land record copies. The self-help resource at selfhelp.vacourts.gov offers guidance on finding case information and understanding what each type of civil document contains.

Cities in Fairfax County

The City of Fairfax is an independent city that shares the 19th Judicial Circuit with Fairfax County. Civil court records filed in Fairfax city cases are handled at the same courthouse location. See the Fairfax city civil court records page for details specific to city filings. The City of Falls Church is a nearby independent city in the same general area. See Falls Church civil court records for information on that jurisdiction.

Nearby Counties

Fairfax County borders several other Virginia jurisdictions. Arlington County sits to the northeast. Loudoun County is to the northwest. Prince William County lies to the south and west. Each county has its own circuit court clerk and civil records system. Fairfax's independent case management tools mean that civil records searches in those neighboring counties will use different systems, including the statewide CJISWeb portal used by most Virginia circuit courts.