Annotate Legal Vermont Small Claims Forms For Free

A filing fee of $90.00 shall be paid to the clerk of the court for a civil petition for minor settlements.

Filing Your Complaint File your completed forms with the civil division of the Superior Court in the county where you live or where the defendant lives. You can file in person, by mail, email, or electronically (e-file).

Filing Your Complaint File your completed forms with the civil division of the Superior Court in the county where you live or where the defendant lives. You can file in person, by mail, email, or electronically (e-file). See the Filing Procedures web page for more information about filing.

Certified Mail. Court staff can serve the papers on the other party by mailing them by certified mail, return receipt requested, with delivery restricted. You will need to provide the other party's address. You are responsible for the fee for this type of service unless the court waived your fees and costs of service.

You can contact the court by phone, in writing, in person, or by sending an email to JUD.VJB@vermont.gov. A motion is a request in writing asking the court to consider doing something specific in your case. All motions must identify the request and give specific reasons for the request.

Small Claims Fees Fee typeAmountSmall Claims Medical Debt $1,001 - $5,000$90.00Small Claims Consumer Credit Debt $1,000 or less$65.00Small Claims Consumer Credit Debt $1,001 - $5,000$90.00Counterclaim for $500 or less$25.007 more rows