Vermont Superior Court - Caledonia Civil Division
Filing information for Vermont Superior Court - Caledonia Civil Division in St. Johnsbury, VT. Part of the Caledonia County small claims court system.
Small claims in Vermont — the numbers that apply at this court
$10,000
maximum claim
from $65
filing fee (published, varies by claim)
3–6 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
Yes
e-filing accepted
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full Vermont small claims guide · The form that starts a case (100-00257): every field explained.
Courthouse Details
Vermont Superior Court - Caledonia Civil Division
1126 Main Street, Suite 1
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Mailing Address
1126 Main Street, Suite 1
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Area Served
Caledonia County
How to File at Vermont Superior Court - Caledonia Civil Division
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: E-filing is available through the Odyssey File & Serve system. It is mandatory for attorneys and optional for self-represented litigants. A $14 e-file use fee applies per filer/firm per case, plus convenience fees for credit card (2.89%) and eCheck ($1.00).
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
File by email
Email submissions to CaledoniaEssexUnit@vtcourts.gov.
Ready to get your money back?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideSmall claims rules in Vermont
How much you can sue for
Individuals can sue for up to $10,000.
Deadline to file (statute of limitations)
6 yrs written contract · 6 yrs oral contract · 3 yrs property damage · 3 yrs personal injury
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a small claims case at Vermont Superior Court - Caledonia Civil Division?
Filing fees in Vermont are set by the state and run from $65 to $90, depending on how much you're claiming. If you can't afford the fee, Vermont offers a fee waiver — ask the clerk how to apply. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with the court clerk before you file.
What's the most I can sue for in Caledonia County?
Small claims cases in Caledonia County are limited to $10,000. If your claim is worth more than that, you either have to bring it in a different court or give up the amount above the limit to stay in small claims. The clerk can confirm which court fits your claim.
Can I file online at Vermont Superior Court - Caledonia Civil Division?
Electronic filing exists here, but the record indicates it isn't open to people representing themselves — it's for attorneys. Plan to file in person or by mail, and ask the clerk whether that's still the case.
Where is Vermont Superior Court - Caledonia Civil Division, and when is it open?
Vermont Superior Court - Caledonia Civil Division is at 1126 Main Street, Suite 1, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819. Posted hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. Phone: (802) 748-6600. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in St. Johnsbury?
Small claims court is built for people representing themselves, and most filers do exactly that. Whether an attorney may appear varies by state — the state guide linked on this page covers the rule where you are, and the clerk can confirm it.
Answers reflect published court data. Court rules and fees change — the clerk is always the authoritative source.