What it costs to file in Vermont
The court charges this when you hand in the claim. It is separate from the amount you are claiming.
| Claim up to | Fee | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $65 | Vermont Judiciary, Small Claims |
| $10,000 | $90 | Vermont Judiciary, Small Claims |
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Common questions
- What does it cost to file a small claims claim in Vermont?
- $65 for a claim up to $1,000. $90 for a claim up to $10,000. That comes from Vermont Judiciary, Small Claims.
- How much can you claim in small claims court in Vermont?
- An individual can claim up to $10,000. A business can claim up to $10,000. A public agency can claim up to $10,000. That comes from 12 V.S.A. §5531.
- Which court handles small claims in Vermont?
- Superior Court, Civil Division, Small Claims. The civil division of the Superior Court in the county where the plaintiff or defendant lives.
- How long do you have to bring a small claims claim in Vermont?
- The shortest window is 3 years, counted from the day the damage happened, under 12 V.S.A. §512. Other kinds of claim run longer; the time-limit page lists each one.
Verify with your court
Numbers change, and a court can post its own variation. Open Vermont's small claims page and confirm anything you are about to rely on.
Open the court's small claims pageVerified on 2026-09-05, sources:
Verified on 2026-09-05, sources: Rules effective from 2024-01-01.
- Vermont Judiciary, Small Claims · effective 2026-09-05 · Vermont does not require a written demand before filing a small claims case. The filing fee is $65 for claims of $1,000 or less and $90 for larger claims. Asking first is still the usual first step.
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