King and Queen County Civil Court Records

King and Queen County civil court records are held by the Circuit Court Clerk's office at 234 Allen's Circle in King and Queen Court House, Virginia, serving the 9th Judicial Circuit. The clerk maintains civil filings, judgments, land records, and court documents for this Middle Peninsula county. This page covers how to search for civil court records online, how to contact the clerk's office, and what steps to take when requesting copies of civil case documents from King and Queen County.

King and Queen County Circuit Court Clerk

Hattie M. Robinson serves as the Circuit Court Clerk for King and Queen County. The clerk's office is located at 234 Allen's Circle, P.O. Box 67, King and Queen Court House, VA 23085. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. You can reach the office by phone at (804) 785-5984. The fax number is (804) 785-5698. The county seat itself is known simply as King and Queen Court House, one of Virginia's oldest county seat names still in use.

King and Queen County is one of Virginia's smaller, more rural counties on the Middle Peninsula. The clerk's office handles a lower volume of civil filings compared to larger Virginia counties, but the same public access rules apply. Staff at (804) 785-5984 can help confirm whether specific records are on-site or need to be requested from archive storage.

The state court page at vacourts.gov has the most reliable and current contact information for the King and Queen County Circuit Court. Check there before you make the trip to the courthouse or send a mail request, as hours or closures can change.

Search King and Queen Civil Court Records Online

King and Queen County civil court records are available through Virginia's free CJISWeb circuit court case search. This statewide tool lets you look up civil cases by party name or case number. You can find basic case details, hearing dates, party names, and docket information without creating an account or paying a fee. King and Queen County is part of the 9th Judicial Circuit and uses the state case management system, so most active and recent civil cases are searchable there.

For smaller civil matters handled in the General District Court, use the GDC Online Case Information portal. District court covers civil claims under $25,000 and other smaller civil disputes. If you are unsure which court has your records, try both the circuit court CJISWeb search and the GDC portal to find what you need.

The self-help center at selfhelp.vacourts.gov provides plain-language guidance on searching for civil court records in Virginia. It walks you through the search tools and helps you understand what you find. This is especially useful if you are not familiar with how Virginia circuit courts organize their records.

Note: Because King and Queen County is a smaller rural county, some older records may not appear in the online search systems. Call the clerk's office at (804) 785-5984 to confirm availability of older civil case records.

Filing and Fee Information

Civil cases in King and Queen County are filed at the clerk's office at 234 Allen's Circle during regular business hours. Filing fees follow the state schedule in Virginia Code § 17.1-275. The base fee starts at $100 for smaller claims and goes up to $400 for larger claims, with potential local surcharges added on top. Electronic filing through the Virginia Judiciary E-Filing System is available for attorneys licensed in Virginia. Self-represented parties file paper documents in person at the clerk's office.

Standard circuit court forms are available for download at courts.state.va.us/forms/circuit. These forms cover common civil matters including complaints, summonses, and motions. Bringing completed forms when you visit can reduce your time at the clerk's window.

Requesting Copies of Civil Records

Copies of King and Queen County civil court records are available at the clerk's office in person or by sending a written request to P.O. Box 67, King and Queen Court House, VA 23085. Under Virginia Code § 17.1-208, civil court records are public documents. Standard copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $2.00 per document. Include the case number, party names, and a list of the specific documents you need. Pay by check or money order made payable to the Clerk of the Circuit Court.

For historical records, the Library of Virginia holds archived civil court records from Virginia counties, which may be useful for older King and Queen County cases that predate the digital era. The Virginia law portal at law.lis.virginia.gov has the full text of statutes governing civil records access and fees if you want to understand your legal rights before making a request.

Nearby Counties

King and Queen County is on Virginia's Middle Peninsula and borders several other counties. Essex County is to the north. Middlesex County is to the southeast. King William County is to the west and also part of the 9th Judicial Circuit. Caroline County is to the northwest. New Kent County is to the south. Each county maintains its own civil court records through its own circuit court clerk, but all connect to the statewide CJISWeb case search system.