If you have a question or need advice about a consumer issue, contact Consumer Affairs at 703-222-8435, TTY 711 to speak to a consumer specialist. Our business hours are a.m. to p.m. Monday through Friday.
You can email us at GDCMail@fairfaxcounty.
Virginia statute of limitations on warrant in debt In actions on any contract that is not otherwise specified and that is in writing and signed by the party to be charged thereby, or by his agent, within five years whether such writing be under seal or not."
Paying the debt will typically resolve the matter, and the case may be dismissed. If the payments are more than you can afford, many Virginians file bankruptcy in order to stop garnishments or other warrant in debt consequences.