Vermont Court Locations and Records
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Family cases in Vermont are heard in the Superior Court, usually in the Family Division. Vermont family cases are heard in the Family Division of the Superior Court. The Superior Court's Family Division sits in each county unit.
The clerk's office is a different thing from the court itself. The clerk accepts filings, keeps the record, and collects fees, while judges and hearings belong to the court. For a filing question, the clerk is the right first call. The official Vermont directory and case record search are below.
Official Vermont court locators
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VT court locations (Vermont judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your area, with locations and contact details. https://www.vtcourts.gov/court-locations
Vermont Judiciary Public Portal (Vermont courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as free and the system is organized statewide. https://portal.vtcourts.gov/Portal
Vermont state courts website (Vermont judicial branch): The official home of the Vermont court system, with statewide rules, news, and links to every court. https://www.vermontjudiciary.org
Vermont eFile and Serve (Odyssey) (Tyler Technologies): Vermont's statewide e-filing covers the Family Division and is open to people without lawyers, though it is optional for them. The judiciary website moved to vtcourts.gov, so use the link above. https://efilevt.tylertech.cloud/OfsEfsp/ui/landing
Vermont court self-help resources (Vermont courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Vermont family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.vermontjudiciary.org/self-help
Vermont Judiciary Public Portal: No account for basic search. Family Division divorce/custody and juvenile cases are confidential - anonymous users see only limited information. https://portal.vtcourts.gov/Portal
Open portal.vtcourts.gov/Portal
Search by case number, party name, or attorney
Parties register (using the email on file) for elevated access to their own cases
Official link data for Vermont was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.
Frequently asked questions
Which court hears family cases in Vermont?
Family cases in Vermont are heard in the Superior Court, usually in the Family Division. Vermont family cases are heard in the Family Division of the Superior Court. The Superior Court's Family Division sits in each county unit.
Can I look up an existing Vermont case online?
Vermont Judiciary Public Portal is the official search. No account for basic search. Family Division divorce/custody and juvenile cases are confidential - anonymous users see only limited information.
Is the clerk the same as the court?
No. The clerk of court accepts filings, keeps records, and collects fees. Judges and hearings belong to the court itself. For filing questions, start with the clerk's office.