Windsor Civil Division
Filing information for Windsor Civil Division in Woodstock, VT. Part of the Windsor 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
Windsor Civil Division
12 The Green
Woodstock, VT 05091
Mailing Address
12 The Green
Woodstock, VT 05091
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Area Served
Windsor County
How to File at Windsor Civil Division
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: E-filing is available statewide through the Odyssey File & Serve (OFS) system (also referred to as eFile & Serve or eFileVT). Attorneys and agency personnel are required to e-file, while self-represented litigants may do so but are not required. Registration is free. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format.
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.
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 Windsor 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 Windsor County?
Small claims cases in Windsor 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 Windsor 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 Windsor Civil Division, and when is it open?
Windsor Civil Division is at 12 The Green, Woodstock, VT 05091. Posted hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. Phone: (802) 457-2121. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Woodstock?
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.