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Campbell County, VA Probate Information
Quick facts
| Item | Campbell County details |
|---|---|
| Court | Campbell Circuit Court, Twenty-fourth Judicial Circuit |
| Probate office | Clerk of the Circuit Court |
| Courthouse address | 732 Village Highway, Rustburg, VA 24588 |
| Mailing address | P.O. Box 7, Rustburg, VA 24588 |
| Phone | (434) 592-9517 |
| Hours | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. No lunch closure or probate intake cutoff is published. |
| Tax and qualification fee | State probate tax is 10 cents per $100 of value for estates above $15,000 under Va. Code § 58.1-1712, current as of August 2026. Campbell County also imposes the local probate tax at one-third of the state tax under Va. Code § 58.1-1718 and Campbell County Code § 9-2.2, current as of August 2026. The qualification fee is $0, $20, $25 or $30 depending on estate value under Va. Code § 17.1-275(A)(3), effective July 1, 2022. |
| Local forms | No Campbell County-specific probate packet, checklist or cover sheet is published. Use the statewide Virginia Circuit Court fiduciary forms. |
| VJEFS status | Campbell County is not listed as a participating circuit in the Virginia Judiciary eFiling System. Qualification is handled through the clerk's office. |
| Case information | No free public internet portal shows Campbell County estate files. OCIS does not include probate or fiduciary records. |
| Remote appearance | No Campbell County remote qualification practice is published. Call the clerk before traveling if you cannot come to Rustburg. |
| Website | Campbell Circuit Court |
Before you begin — know the assets and liabilities
Before you call the Campbell County clerk, gather the will if there is one, the death certificate, a preliminary list of probate assets, debts and names of heirs or beneficiaries. The clerk can explain local counter procedure, but the clerk cannot value assets or decide family disputes.
Sunset helps families begin estate settlement by finding accounts, insurance and other assets across more than 2,300 institutions, so you can make the Rustburg appointment with a clearer picture of what may need qualification.
Which court handles jurisdiction
Campbell County probate is handled at the Campbell Circuit Court clerk's counter, 732 Village Highway in Rustburg. Campbell County has its own elected Clerk of the Circuit Court in the Twenty-fourth Judicial Circuit.
Virginia venue is based on the decedent's known place of residence. A will is offered for probate in the circuit court of the county or city where the decedent had a known place of residence, and a nursing home stay does not automatically change that residence (Va. Code § 64.2-443). For a Campbell County resident, start at the Rustburg clerk's office.
The jurisdiction process
- Collect the will, death certificate, asset list, debt list and names and addresses of heirs and beneficiaries. If there is no will, be ready to explain who is entitled to qualify as administrator.
- Call the Campbell County Clerk of the Circuit Court at (434) 592-9517 before going to 732 Village Highway in Rustburg. Ask what the clerk wants you to bring for a probate or qualification appointment.
- Use the statewide Virginia Circuit Court forms. Campbell County does not publish a county-specific probate packet or cover sheet.
- At the clerk's counter, offer the will for probate if there is one and qualify, Virginia's word for being appointed and sworn in, if a personal representative is needed. In Virginia, the clerk may admit the will and qualify an executor or administrator (Va. Code § 64.2-444).
- Pay the charges collected at the counter. State probate tax is 10 cents per $100 of value for estates above $15,000 under Va. Code § 58.1-1712, current as of August 2026. Campbell County imposes the local probate tax at one-third of the state tax under Va. Code § 58.1-1718 and Campbell County Code § 9-2.2, current as of August 2026. The qualification fee is set by Va. Code § 17.1-275(A)(3), effective July 1, 2022.
- Receive the certificate of qualification, the Virginia authority document used to deal with banks, transfer agents and buyers. The statewide certificate form is CC-1625.
- Send the required notice of probate or qualification to heirs and beneficiaries within 30 days, then record the affidavit of notice with the clerk within four months (Va. Code § 64.2-508).
- Do not wait for a routine opening hearing. A contested matter may be set for the Circuit Court, and remote participation in a civil proceeding is discretionary when authorized by the court (Va. Code § 17.1-513.2). No Campbell County remote qualification practice is published.
- After qualification, work with the commissioner of accounts assigned to the estate. Campbell County is served by two commissioner of accounts offices in Rustburg. Return the inventory to the commissioner within four months after the order of qualification (Va. Code § 64.2-1300), and file the first account with the commissioner within 16 months under Va. Code § 64.2-1304 unless a valid alternative applies.
- Finish administration, pay claims and expenses in the proper order, distribute what remains, and close the estate through the commissioner of accounts. Estate settlement is complete only after the required account or closing statement is accepted through the Virginia fiduciary process.
Forms and documents
Probate forms in Campbell County
Campbell County does not publish a county-specific probate packet, checklist or cover sheet. Use the statewide Virginia Circuit Court fiduciary forms and ask the Rustburg clerk which ones are needed for your facts.
| Form | Use |
|---|---|
| CC-1650 | Probate Information Form for the clerk's intake process. |
| CC-1651 | Probate Tax Return when required by Va. Code § 58.1-1714. |
| CC-1611 | List of Heirs, filed at qualification or when a will is presented and no one qualifies (Va. Code § 64.2-509). |
| CC-1610 | Consent of Nonresident Fiduciary for Service of Process, used when a nonresident fiduciary qualifies (Va. Code § 64.2-1426). |
| CC-1625 | Certificate / Letter of Qualification, the authority document issued after qualification. |
| CC-1670 | Inventory of Decedent's Estate, returned to the commissioner of accounts (Va. Code § 64.2-1300). |
| CC-1680 | Account for Decedent's Estate, filed with the commissioner of accounts under Va. Code § 64.2-1304. |
| CC-1685 | Small Estate Affidavit for qualifying small assets under Va. Code § 64.2-601. The $75,000 ceiling is effective July 1, 2025 under Va. Code §§ 64.2-600 and 64.2-601. |
Fees
Campbell County has imposed local charges that sit on top of the statewide Virginia probate tax and clerk fees. State probate tax is 10 cents per $100 of value for estates above $15,000 under Va. Code § 58.1-1712, current as of August 2026. Campbell County Code § 9-2.2 imposes the local probate tax at one-third of the state tax under Va. Code § 58.1-1718, current as of August 2026.
Campbell County Code § 9-2.2 also imposes a local $25 fee, current as of August 2026, for recording a list of heirs under Va. Code § 64.2-509 or a real estate affidavit under Va. Code § 64.2-510. That local charge is in addition to the state fee authorized by Va. Code § 58.1-1717.1.
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Scenarios
| Scenario | Likely Campbell County path | Where Sunset helps |
|---|---|---|
| Surviving spouse with co-owned home | Call (434) 592-9517 and ask the Rustburg clerk what is needed to probate the will or confirm whether qualification is necessary. Plan for state probate tax under Va. Code § 58.1-1712 and Campbell County's local probate tax under Va. Code § 58.1-1718 and County Code § 9-2.2 if probate or administration is opened. | Sunset helps identify accounts, insurance and debts before the spouse decides whether full qualification is worth it. |
| Out-of-state adult child with small estate | Campbell County publishes no local probate packet, so use the statewide CC forms. If qualification is needed, a nonresident fiduciary signs CC-1610 and should expect surety unless a Virginia resident qualifies too or the clerk waives surety under Va. Code §§ 64.2-1426 and 64.2-1411. If the estate fits the Small Estate Act, the $75,000 limit is effective July 1, 2025 under Va. Code §§ 64.2-600 and 64.2-601. | Sunset helps sort institutions and documents so the adult child can decide whether to travel to Rustburg or use a small-estate route. |
| Parent settling predeceased child's estate, home must be sold | If a list of heirs or real estate affidavit is recorded, Campbell County charges its local $25 fee, current as of August 2026, under County Code § 9-2.2. If full qualification is needed, both Campbell commissioner of accounts offices are in Rustburg. | Sunset helps organize the asset list, generate probate paperwork and connect the parent with a vetted Virginia probate attorney when a sale or title issue needs legal help. |
Self-help resources
| Resource | What it gives |
|---|---|
| Campbell Circuit Court, Virginia Judiciary | Clerk address, phone, hours, judges and court terms for Campbell County. |
| Clerk of the Circuit Court, Campbell County government | The county's description of the clerk's duties, including probating wills and appointing administrators, trustees and guardians. |
| Circuit Court fiduciary forms, Virginia Judiciary | Statewide probate and fiduciary forms used in Virginia Circuit Court clerk offices. |
| Commissioners of Accounts directory, Virginia Judiciary | Searchable commissioner of accounts roster. Campbell County has two listed commissioner of accounts offices in Rustburg. |
| Virginia Legal Aid Society, Lynchburg office | General civil legal aid for eligible low-income residents. The program lists Campbell County in the Lynchburg office service area. Ask the program directly whether it can help with an estate administration issue. |
When to hire an attorney
A Virginia probate attorney makes sense when heirs disagree, the will may be contested, a home must be sold, a nonresident fiduciary needs bond advice, creditors are uncertain or the commissioner of accounts raises questions about an inventory or account. Sunset connects families with a vetted attorney when local counsel is the right next step.
How Sunset helps
Find the accounts and assets. Sunset searches across more than 2,300 institutions to help identify bank accounts, investments, insurance and other assets that may affect Campbell County estate settlement.
Generate the probate packet. Sunset turns the family's information into organized Virginia probate paperwork, including the forms commonly used at the Clerk of the Circuit Court's counter.
Find a local probate attorney. When a Campbell County estate needs legal advice, Sunset can connect the family with a vetted Virginia probate attorney.
Sunset is free for families. Families can use Sunset to organize estate settlement, understand next steps and decide whether to handle the clerk appointment themselves or bring in counsel.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I file to probate a will in Campbell County?
File at the Campbell County Clerk of the Circuit Court's office, 732 Village Highway, Rustburg, VA 24588. The mailing address is P.O. Box 7, Rustburg, VA 24588. Call (434) 592-9517 before you go.
Does Campbell County charge a local probate tax?
Yes. State probate tax is 10 cents per $100 of value for estates above $15,000 under Va. Code § 58.1-1712, current as of August 2026. Campbell County Code § 9-2.2 imposes the local probate tax at one-third of the state tax under Va. Code § 58.1-1718, current as of August 2026.
Do I have to go before a judge to be appointed in Campbell County?
No. In Virginia, the clerk may admit a will to probate and qualify an executor or administrator at the clerk's office (Va. Code § 64.2-444). A judge becomes involved only if there is a contest, appeal or other court matter.
Does Campbell County have its own probate forms?
No Campbell County-specific probate packet, checklist or cover sheet is published. Use the statewide Virginia Circuit Court fiduciary forms and ask the Rustburg clerk which forms fit your situation.
Can I use VJEFS for Campbell County probate papers?
Campbell County is not listed as a participating circuit in the Virginia Judiciary eFiling System. Qualification is handled through the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office.
Can I view a Campbell County estate file on the internet?
No free public internet portal shows Campbell County estate files. OCIS does not include probate or fiduciary records. The clerk's office in Rustburg holds the will book and estate records in person.
What will it cost to probate a will in Campbell County?
The clerk collects state probate tax, Campbell County's local probate tax, the statutory qualification fee and any applicable recording or certification charges. State probate tax is 10 cents per $100 for estates above $15,000 under Va. Code § 58.1-1712, current as of August 2026. Campbell County's local probate tax is one-third of the state tax under Va. Code § 58.1-1718 and County Code § 9-2.2, current as of August 2026. The qualification fee is $0, $20, $25 or $30 under Va. Code § 17.1-275(A)(3), effective July 1, 2022.
Where do I send the inventory and accounts?
After qualification, inventories and accounts go to the commissioner of accounts, not to the clerk. Campbell County has two listed commissioner of accounts offices in Rustburg. The inventory is due to the commissioner within four months after the order of qualification under Va. Code § 64.2-1300, and the first account is due within 16 months under Va. Code § 64.2-1304.
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