Search King George County Civil Court Records

King George County civil court records are maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk's office at 10446 Government Center Boulevard in King George, Virginia, serving the 15th Judicial Circuit. The clerk holds civil case filings, land records, judgments, and court documents for this Northern Neck-adjacent county along the Potomac River. This page explains how to search for civil cases online, how to contact the clerk's office, and what to expect when requesting copies of records from King George County.

King George County Circuit Court Clerk

Jessica M. Mattingly serves as Circuit Court Clerk for King George County. The clerk's office is at 10446 Government Center Boulevard, Suite 271, King George, VA 22485. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The main clerk's line is (540) 775-3322. Judge's Chambers can be reached at (540) 775-1072. The fax number is (540) 775-5466. The county government website at www.kinggeorgecountyva.gov has additional local information on county services.

King George County is part of the 15th Judicial Circuit, which also includes the City of Fredericksburg and several other Northern Virginia and Northern Neck counties. If you have civil records from this region, knowing the circuit helps you confirm you are searching the right court system. The clerk at (540) 775-3322 can help you determine where your records are filed.

The county government site at kinggeorgecountyva.gov is another place to check for local information on the clerk's office and other county services. The state court page at vacourts.gov remains the most reliable source for up-to-date court hours and civil records access procedures.

King George County Civil Court Records Search

King George County civil court records are searchable online through Virginia's free CJISWeb circuit court case search portal. This statewide system covers most Virginia circuit courts and lets you search for civil cases by party name or case number. You can find case status, docket entries, party information, and hearing dates without logging in or paying. King George County participates in the CJISWeb system, so active and recent civil case records are available there.

For General District Court civil matters, which typically cover claims under $25,000, use the GDC Online Case Information system. If you are not sure whether your case is in circuit court or district court, try both portals. District court handles smaller civil disputes, landlord-tenant cases, and collections matters. Circuit court handles larger civil claims and equity matters.

The self-help resource at selfhelp.vacourts.gov has step-by-step guidance on using Virginia's case search tools. It also explains what each field in the search results means and how to move forward once you locate a civil case record. The Virginia Judicial System website provides an overview of how the courts are structured and how the 15th Circuit operates.

Filing Civil Cases in King George County

Civil cases in King George County are filed at Suite 271, 10446 Government Center Boulevard during business hours. Filing fees are governed by Virginia Code § 17.1-275. Base fees run $100 for claims up to $3,000 and up to $400 for claims over $25,000. Local surcharges may apply in addition to the state base fees.

Attorneys licensed in Virginia can use the Virginia Judiciary E-Filing System to submit civil documents electronically, at any time of day. Self-represented parties must file in person at the clerk's office during business hours. Standard circuit court forms are available at courts.state.va.us/forms/circuit. Printing and completing the right forms before you arrive can make the filing process faster.

Note: Office hours at King George County end at 4:00 PM, which is earlier than many Virginia circuit courts. Plan to arrive with enough time to complete your filing before the 4:00 PM close.

Copies of King George Civil Records

Copies of civil court records from King George County are available at the clerk's office in person or by mailing a written request to Suite 271, 10446 Government Center Boulevard, King George, VA 22485. Under Virginia Code § 17.1-208, civil court records are public. Standard copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $2.00 per document. Include the case number, party names, and specific documents in your request. Pay by check or money order payable to the Clerk of the Circuit Court.

For older civil records that may be archived, call (540) 775-3322 before visiting to confirm availability. Historical court records from King George County may also be found at the Library of Virginia, which preserves archived documents from Virginia courts across many decades.

Cities and Nearby Counties

The City of Fredericksburg is in the 15th Judicial Circuit and handles its own civil court records as an independent city. See the Fredericksburg civil court records page for details on records from that city's circuit court. King George County borders Stafford County to the southwest, Caroline County to the south, and Westmoreland County to the east. Spotsylvania County is nearby to the west. All share access through the statewide CJISWeb case search system.