Vermont Filing and E-Filing

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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.

Once you start e-filing in a case you are expected to keep e-filing.

In Vermont, a parent without a lawyer can file family papers online, and filing on paper with the clerk is still allowed.

Official Vermont filing resources

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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 official filing information (Vermont judicial branch): The court's own page explaining how documents are filed in Vermont and what a parent without a lawyer is allowed to do. https://www.vtcourts.gov/about-vermont-judiciary/electronic-access/electronic-filing

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 family law forms (official index) (Vermont judicial branch): The official statewide collection of Vermont family law forms. When a direct document link stops working, this index is where the current version lives. https://www.vermontjudiciary.org/court-forms

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 rules of procedure (Vermont judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in Vermont. https://www.vermontjudiciary.org/rules

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 Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.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

Can I file my own family papers online in Vermont?

In Vermont, a parent without a lawyer can file family papers online, and filing on paper with the clerk is still allowed. Once you start e-filing in a case you are expected to keep e-filing.

How much does it cost to file a family case in Vermont?

Divorce filing fee: ~$295. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.

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.