Vermont · Forms and fees · Updated Oct 2026

Vermont divorce forms and filing fees

The paperwork side of a divorce in Vermont: the court's free forms, its self-help pages, the filing fee, how to ask for a fee waiver and which court to file in.

Quick answer

What it costs to file in Vermont: $295 without a stipulation; $90 if you file a full stipulation and at least one of you is a resident; $180 with a stipulation if neither is a resident (32 V.S.A. 1431(b)(2); Vermont Judiciary fees page). If you can't pay: Application to Waive Filing Fees and Service Costs: https://www.vermontjudiciary.org/self-help/application-waive-filing-fees-and-service-costs.

Filing fee
$295
Court
Vermont Superior Court, Family Division

Official divorce forms for Vermont

Agreeing on everything? See Uncontested divorce in Vermont.

Filing fee in Vermont

  • $295 without a stipulation; $90 if you file a full stipulation and at least one of you is a resident; $180 with a stipulation if neither is a resident (32 V.S.A. 1431(b)(2); Vermont Judiciary fees page).
  • If it becomes contested, you pay the difference.

Fees change and many counties add charges, such as service or a parenting class. Ask the court clerk for the exact amount before you file.

If you can't afford the fee in Vermont

Application to Waive Filing Fees and Service Costs: https://www.vermontjudiciary.org/self-help/application-waive-filing-fees-and-service-costs

Where and how to file

Court
Vermont Superior Court, Family Division

Filing your divorce papers in Vermont, step by step

  1. Download the official forms

    Use the court's official divorce forms: Divorce forms (Vermont courts)

  2. File with the right court

    File with the Vermont Superior Court, Family Division.

  3. Pay the filing fee

    $295 without a stipulation; $90 if you file a full stipulation and at least one of you is a resident; $180 with a stipulation if neither is a resident (32 V.S.A. 1431(b)(2); Vermont Judiciary fees page).

  4. Or ask for a fee waiver

    Application to Waive Filing Fees and Service Costs: https://www.vermontjudiciary.org/self-help/application-waive-filing-fees-and-service-costs.

  5. Keep copies

    Make copies of everything you file and keep them together.

Questions about divorce forms and fees in Vermont

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Vermont?

$295 without a stipulation; $90 if you file a full stipulation and at least one of you is a resident; $180 with a stipulation if neither is a resident (32 V.S.A. 1431(b)(2); Vermont Judiciary fees page). If it becomes contested, you pay the difference.

How do I get the divorce filing fee waived in Vermont?

Application to Waive Filing Fees and Service Costs: https://www.vermontjudiciary.org/self-help/application-waive-filing-fees-and-service-costs

Where can I get official divorce forms for Vermont?

The courts publish official divorce forms: Divorce forms (Vermont courts). Their self-help pages explain the process: Divorce self-help (Vermont courts).

Which court handles divorce in Vermont?

Vermont Superior Court, Family Division

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Last checked: Oct 24, 2026.