Process service and court filing in Chittenden County, Vermont
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
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, retrieved November 5, 2026. Chittenden County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Chittenden County for law firms across the country. We cover all 5 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.
Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote
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Common questions
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.