| Circuit Court Clerk | Loudoun County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | Loudoun County Courts Complex, 18 East Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176 |
| Phone | Circuit Court Clerk: (703) 777-0270 |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
| Earliest records noted | Varies by court — older files may be on paper or microfilm |
| Plain copy fee | $0.50 per page (per Va. Code § 17.1-275, the statewide circuit court fee schedule) |
| Certified copy fee | $0.50 per page plus a $2.00 certification/seal fee (per Va. Code § 17.1-275) |
Loudoun County's Circuit Court Clerk keeps felony, civil-over-$25,000, divorce, and probate records for the county and offers free public kiosks for case lookup at the Courts Complex in Leesburg in addition to the statewide online case search. The county's own "Case Information" page is the easiest starting point and links out to the correct statewide search tools by case type.
The Loudoun General District Court handles misdemeanors, traffic tickets, and smaller civil claims, and the Loudoun Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court handles custody, support, protective orders, and juvenile matters. Both district courts have their own clerks, located a short walk from the Circuit Court Clerk's office at 18 East Market Street.
As one of Virginia's fastest-growing counties, Loudoun's caseload has grown quickly, so online records reliably cover recent years but researchers looking for older files should expect to request them from the clerk directly.
Search Loudoun County court records online
Circuit Court Clerk
Loudoun County Clerk of the Circuit Court
- Cost
- Free to search
- Coverage
- Circuit Court civil and criminal case information
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate
The clerk's page links to the county's Case Information page and to public kiosks in the Courts Complex for searching without a personal device.
Other courts
Loudoun County — Case Information
- Cost
- Free to search
- Coverage
- Directs searchers to the correct statewide case-search tool (Circuit, General District, or J&DR) by case type
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Traffic
A locality landing page, not a search tool itself; it links out to the appropriate statewide search.
Other courts
Loudoun General District Court
- Cost
- Free to search on the statewide system
- Coverage
- Misdemeanor criminal, traffic, and civil claims up to $25,000
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Traffic
Searchable through the statewide General District Court Online Case Information System or OCIS by selecting Loudoun.
Other courts
Loudoun Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
- Cost
- Free to search adult-criminal cases on OCIS; other case information is by request
- Coverage
- Custody, support, visitation, protective orders, family abuse, and juvenile delinquency cases
- Records
- Family, Criminal
Juvenile records are confidential and are not part of any public online search.
What is available online
Public kiosks for criminal and civil digital records sit on the fourth floor of the Courts Complex opposite the elevators and inside the Clerk's Office on the third floor, giving free in-person access to the same case data available online. General District and J&DR adult-criminal case status is covered by the statewide OCIS system; juvenile-specific and most family-case detail is not available online.
Which clerk has your record
In Virginia, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Virginia page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| Circuit Courts (120 counties, 38 independent cities) | Felony criminal cases; Divorce, custody, and other family cases; Civil suits over $25,000 | Clerk of the Circuit Court |
| General District Courts (one per locality) | Misdemeanor criminal cases; Traffic infractions and tickets; Civil claims up to $25,000 | Clerk of the General District Court |
| Juvenile and Domestic Relations (J&DR) District Courts (one per locality) | Child custody, visitation, and support; Protective orders and family abuse cases; Juvenile delinquency and status offenses | Clerk of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court |
Request records in person or by mail
Loudoun County clerk offices
Loudoun County Courts Complex, 18 East Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176
Phone: Circuit Court Clerk: (703) 777-0270
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Circuit Court records. Search online or at a courthouse kiosk for case status, then request copies in person at 18 East Market Street or by mail to the Circuit Court Clerk's Office. Include the case number, the documents needed, and whether certified copies are required.
General District Court records. Contact the General District Court Clerk's Office in the same building, phone (703) 777-0312, for copies of traffic or misdemeanor case documents.
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court records. Contact the J&DR Clerk's Office at (703) 777-0300. Court dates and times may be given by phone, but the clerk's office cannot give legal advice, and release of case documents may require showing you are a party to the case.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Virginia |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | $0.50 per page (per Va. Code § 17.1-275, the statewide circuit court fee schedule) |
| Certified copy | $0.50 per page plus a $2.00 certification/seal fee (per Va. Code § 17.1-275) |
These amounts are set by Virginia Code § 17.1-275 for circuit court clerks and confirmed on the Office of the Executive Secretary's circuit court fee schedule; several counties (Fairfax, Chesterfield) publish the identical $0.50/$2.00 figures on their own sites. General District and J&DR court clerks may charge different amounts under separate fee statutes, so confirm with that specific clerk before sending payment.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Virginia court records are presumed open under Virginia Code § 17.1-208, which requires circuit clerks to keep records open to inspection and furnish copies on request. Several categories are not part of that presumption:
The Virginia guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
Can I search Loudoun County court cases online for free?
Yes. Loudoun's Case Information page links to the statewide Circuit Court, General District Court, and OCIS search tools, all free and requiring no account, or you can use a public kiosk at the Courts Complex.
Where is the Loudoun County Circuit Court Clerk's office?
18 East Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176, inside the Loudoun County Courts Complex, open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
How do I find a traffic ticket or misdemeanor case in Loudoun County?
Search Loudoun General District Court through the statewide General District Court Online Case Information System or OCIS, not the Circuit Court's civil/criminal search.
Are Loudoun County custody or protective-order records public?
Case scheduling for adult matters is generally available through OCIS, but full detail and any juvenile-specific records are restricted. Contact the J&DR Clerk's Office directly for what can be released.
Sources
- Loudoun County — Clerk of the Circuit Court — https://www.loudoun.gov/98/Clerk-of-the-Circuit-Court
- Loudoun County — Case Information — https://www.loudoun.gov/972/Case-Information
- Loudoun County — Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court — https://www.loudoun.gov/114/Juvenile-Domestic-Relations-District-Cou
- Virginia Court System — Loudoun Circuit Court — https://www.vacourts.gov/courts/circuit/loudoun/home
- Virginia Court System — Loudoun General District Court — https://www.vacourts.gov/courts/gd/loudoun/home
- Virginia Court System — Case Status and Information — https://www.vacourts.gov/caseinfo/home
- Online Case Information System (OCIS) — https://eapps.courts.state.va.us/ocis/landing
- General District Court Online Case Information System — https://eapps.courts.state.va.us/gdcourts/landing.do?landing=landing
- Virginia Court System — Circuit Court — https://www.vacourts.gov/courts/circuit/home
- Virginia Court System — General District Court — https://www.vacourts.gov/courts/gd/home
- Virginia Court System — Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court — https://www.vacourts.gov/courts/jdr/home
- Virginia State Police — Criminal History Record Check — https://vsp.virginia.gov/services/criminal-background/
- Code of Virginia § 17.1-208 — Records open to inspection; copies; exception — https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title17.1/chapter2/section17.1-208/
- Code of Virginia § 17.1-275 — Fees collected by clerks of circuit courts — https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title17.1/chapter2/section17.1-275/
- Code of Virginia, Title 19.2, Chapter 23.2 — Sealing of Criminal History Record Information and Court Records — https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacodefull/title19.2/chapter23.2/
- Code of Virginia § 19.2-392.2 — Expungement of police and court records — https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title19.2/chapter23.1/section19.2-392.2/
See also: all Virginia counties.