The Civil Division creates and maintains files for active lawsuits, preserves records for ended suits and provides general support for these cases. They assist in initiating suits, set fee schedules and schedule hearing dates.

They also handle concealed handgun permits and marriage licenses.

The Circuit Court has exclusive jurisdiction in cases involving amounts of $15,000 and higher. It shares jurisdiction with the General District Court in cases with amounts between $4,500 and $14,999. For cases with amounts below $4,500, the case is within the jurisdiction of the General District Court.

•  Click here to download a concealed handgun permit application

 Marriage licenses are issued from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

• Both bride and groom must be present
• Both parties must be 18 years of age or older (if under 18, special instructions apply; click here for those instructions)
• Both parties must have photo identification
• No waiting period for the license - you apply for and receive the license the same day
• Cost of the marriage license is $30
• License must be used within 60 days from the date of purchase
• The license must be used in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Minister or marriage celebrant must be authorized to perform ceremonies in Virginia