Probate in Loudoun County

Probate Court Record

Loudoun County Circuit Court

Loudoun County · 20th Judicial Circuit

Hours

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

Office

18 East Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176

Files probate

Probate Division

Filing in person

Appointment required

Self-represented filing

Allowed

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