Virginia Judgment Interest Rate
United States Virginia’s flat 6% judgment rate.
Current rate
6% per year — current statutory rate (official text verified July 10, 2026) Set by statute
Virginia judgments carry 6% per year by default under Va. Code §6.2-302 (applied via §8.01-382), as simple interest. A judgment on a contract carries the higher of the lawful contract rate or 6%.
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Statutory basis & carve-outs. Post-judgment interest at Virginia’s judgment rate of 6% per annum — Va. Code §6.2-302 (with §8.01-382) fixes 6% for judgments that do not specify a rate. Simple interest. A judgment on a contract carries the higher of the lawful contract rate or 6%. Verify against the statute; not legal advice.
Effective-date history
| Effective date | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2026 | 6% | Statute |
Source & provenance
Latest value retrieved July 10, 2026 (02:55 UTC) from the official source:
https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title6.2/chapter3/section6.2-302/
Reference data only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Always confirm the controlling value
against the official source and, where applicable, the governing statute or court before relying on it.