Central Virginia · Seat: Chesterfield
Process Serving in Chesterfield County, Virginia
Chesterfield County wraps around the south side of Richmond and reaches toward Petersburg. DFS serves papers across its suburbs and rural edges, with each attempt documented for the court.
- County seat
- Chesterfield (Chesterfield Court House)
- Incorporated towns
- None
- Federal court
- U.S. District Court, E.D. Va. (Richmond Division)
- Population (Census 2025 est.)
- 397,148
- Routine starting rate
- $125
Unincorporated suburbs and nearby cities
Chesterfield has no incorporated towns. Midlothian, Chester, Bon Air, Ettrick, Brandermill and Matoaca are all unincorporated communities, so county courts and the county rate cover them. Many of these homes use a Richmond or Midlothian mailing address.
The county borders several independent cities that are not part of it: Richmond to the north, and Colonial Heights, Petersburg and Hopewell to the south and east. A street address near one of those lines needs a jurisdiction check before quoting.
Western Chesterfield is mostly subdivisions and lake communities, including Brandermill, while the southern and southwestern parts are more rural. Servers vary the time of day and record what they observe at each visit.
Chesterfield County communities
- Midlothian
- Chester
- Bon Air
- Brandermill
- Ettrick
- Matoaca
- Bermuda Hundred
- Chesterfield Court House area
Process serving rates for Chesterfield County
Published starting rates by service level. Compare any other county on the Virginia pricing map.
Chesterfield County · Virginia
Published starting rates. Final pricing depends on the address, urgency and document readiness and is confirmed in writing before the first attempt. *Same Day Rush availability is assessed case by case; any request for service within 24 hours is billed as Same Day Rush. Outside Tennessee, DFS provides process serving only.
Services that fit Chesterfield
Each topic links to its own Virginia page with scope, process and limits.
- Summons & ComplaintOpening papers for county and federal suits.
- Substitute ServiceHousehold-member service at suburban homes under Virginia's general rule.
- Family Law PapersDivorce and custody papers for county courts.
- Unlawful Detainer ServiceUnlawful detainer summonses for county rentals.
- Statewide Virginia ServiceCases with parties in Chesterfield and other parts of Virginia.
Chesterfield serve, from start to finish
- Check the jurisdictionDFS confirms whether the address is in the county or in Richmond, Colonial Heights, Petersburg or Hopewell.
- Quote confirmedThe rate, service level and total are set in writing.
- Documented attemptsFootage, GPS-stamped logs and field notes at varied hours.
- Proof returnedYou get the signed proof of service for the issuing court.
Chesterfield County courts
DFS serves papers issued by state and federal courts. Who may serve and what the proof of service must show depend on the issuing court.
- Chesterfield Circuit CourtCircuit-level civil suits, divorce and other matters.
- Chesterfield General District CourtWarrants in debt, small claims and unlawful detainers.
- Chesterfield Juvenile and Domestic Relations District CourtCustody, support, visitation and family protective orders.
- U.S. District Court, E.D. Va., Richmond DivisionFederal civil actions for Chesterfield and the Richmond area.
Chesterfield County questions
Is Midlothian a town with its own courts?
No. Midlothian is an unincorporated community in Chesterfield County, so county courts and the county rate apply.
The defendant lives in Colonial Heights. Is that Chesterfield?
No. Colonial Heights is an independent city with its own published rate, currently higher than Chesterfield's. DFS quotes it separately.
Can a teenager at the home accept the papers?
Virginia generally allows substituted service on a family member who is 16 or older and lives at the person's usual place of abode, with the purpose of the papers explained.
Virginia guides
Longer answers from the DFS Guides & FAQ.
Nearby service areas
Each local page covers its own geography, courts and published rates.
Reviewed October 2026 by Delator Field Services. General information about Virginia practice, not legal advice.
Need papers served in Chesterfield County?
Send the documents and the recipient’s last known address through the request form. DFS confirms the county, service level and price in writing before the first attempt.
Questions first? Call or text (629) 310-8667 or email contact@delatorgroup.com.