The small claims limit in Vermont
The limit is the most the court can award on one claim. It depends on who is claiming, and in some states on which court hears it.
| Claiming as | Most you can claim | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| An individual | $10,000 | 12 V.S.A. §5531 |
| A business | $10,000 | 12 V.S.A. §5531 |
| A public agency | $10,000 | 12 V.S.A. §5531 |
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Common questions
- 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.
- 12 V.S.A. §5531 · effective 2024-01-01 · In Vermont, small claims court hears money claims of up to $10,000; a debt collection claim for a consumer credit account or medical bill is capped at $5,000.
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