Process service and court filing in Chittenden County, Vermont

Courts we file and serve in

5 Chittenden County courthouses

E-filing required
Mandatory for attorneys; permissive for self-represented filers
E-filing system
Odyssey File & Serve (Tyler Technologies)
E-filing portal
Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee
$295.00 (civil action, 32 V.S.A. 1431)
Small claims fee
$65.00 for claims of $1,000 or less; $90.00 for claims over $1,000
Family law petition fee
$295.00 (divorce/dissolution; $90.00 reduced fee if a party is a resident and files an acceptable stipulation)
Fee schedule
Court fee schedule
Case lookup
Court case search
Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Civil Division175 Main St, Burlington, VT 05401(802) 863-3467Civil, Small Claims, Eviction
Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Criminal Division32 Cherry St, Suite 300, Burlington, VT 05401(802) 651-1950Criminal
Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Family Division32 Cherry St, Suite 200, Burlington, VT 05401(802) 651-1709Family, Juvenile
Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Probate Division175 Main St, Burlington, VT 05401(802) 651-1518Probate
Vermont Superior Court, Environmental Division32 Cherry St, 2nd Floor, Suite 303, Burlington, VT 05401(802) 951-1740Environmental, Land Use

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, retrieved November 5, 2026. Chittenden County court information on 1Court

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Is e-filing required in Chittenden County?

1Court lists e-filing in Chittenden County as: Mandatory for attorneys; permissive for self-represented filers. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Chittenden County courthouses hear civil cases?

Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Civil Division. We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Chittenden County?

$295.00 (civil action, 32 V.S.A. 1431), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Chittenden County?

Same-day service attempts are available on rush orders. Standard orders complete in 1 to 3 business days, with a proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order.

How is Chittenden County service priced?

We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.

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